1984 Ford Sierra vs. 1966 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1984 Ford Sierra is newer by 18 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, 1966 Ford Zephyr (126 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (75 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Zephyr should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 290 kg more than 1984 Ford Sierra. 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 (235 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (119 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Sierra | 1966 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Sierra | Zephyr |
Year Released | 1984 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1608 cc | 2992 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 126 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 119 Nm | 235 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.8 mm | 93.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 72.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 7.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2930 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 68 L |