1985 Cadillac Brougham vs. 1966 Ford Zephyr

To start off, 1985 Cadillac Brougham is newer by 19 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 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Cadillac Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Cadillac Brougham weights approximately 700 kg more than 1966 Ford Zephyr.

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.

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1985 Cadillac Brougham 1966 Ford Zephyr
Make Cadillac Ford
Model Brougham Zephyr
Year Released 1985 1966
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5032 cc 1995 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 0 HP 88 HP
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1950 kg 1250 kg
Vehicle Length 5630 mm 4710 mm
Vehicle Width 1950 mm 1820 mm
Wheelbase Size 3090 mm 2940 mm