1990 Ford Festiva vs. 1966 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1990 Ford Festiva is newer by 24 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Zephyr (88 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1990 Ford Festiva. (57 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Zephyr should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 470 kg more than 1990 Ford Festiva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1966 Ford Zephyr is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1966 Ford Zephyr. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Ford Festiva, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (167 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Festiva. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Ford Festiva | 1966 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Festiva | Zephyr |
Year Released | 1990 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1295 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 88 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 93.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 72.4 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2940 mm |