1979 Ford Ranchero vs. 1966 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1979 Ford Ranchero is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 2,553 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Zephyr (113 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1979 Ford Ranchero. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Zephyr should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Ranchero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 375 kg more than 1979 Ford Ranchero. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1966 Ford Zephyr (198 Nm) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Ranchero. (170 Nm). This means 1966 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Ranchero. 1979 Ford Ranchero has automatic transmission and 1966 Ford Zephyr has manual transmission. 1966 Ford Zephyr will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ford Ranchero will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Ranchero | 1966 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Ranchero | Zephyr |
Year Released | 1979 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1992 cc | 2553 cc |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 198 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 1300 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2940 mm |