1981 Ford Capri vs. 1966 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1981 Ford Capri is newer by 15 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 2,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Capri (158 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (126 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 100 kg more than 1981 Ford Capri.
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 (235 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Capri. (221 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Capri | 1966 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Capri | Zephyr |
Year Released | 1981 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2792 cc | 2992 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 126 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 235 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 93.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 72.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2930 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 68 L |