1996 Ford Scorpio vs. 1966 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1996 Ford Scorpio is newer by 30 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, 1996 Ford Scorpio (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (88 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 14 kg more than 1996 Ford Scorpio.
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, 1996 Ford Scorpio (172 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (167 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ford Scorpio | 1966 Ford Zephyr | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Scorpio | Zephyr |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 93.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 72.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1236 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1490 mm |
