1993 Cadillac Seville vs. 1966 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1993 Cadillac Seville is newer by 27 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 4,915 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Cadillac Seville (197 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (72 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 444 kg more than 1966 Ford Zephyr. 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, 1993 Cadillac Seville, 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, 1993 Cadillac Seville (372 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Cadillac Seville | 1966 Ford Zephyr | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | Seville | Zephyr |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4915 cc | 1703 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 372 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1146 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 45 L |
