1998 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1966 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1998 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 32 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 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 224 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. Let's talk about torque, 1998 Chevrolet Camaro (468 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (198 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Chevrolet Camaro | 1966 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Camaro | Zephyr |
Year Released | 1998 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5666 cc | 2553 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 113 HP |
Torque | 468 Nm | 198 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 93.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 60.4 mm |
Top Speed | 257 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1524 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2940 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 68 L |