2001 Ford 49 vs. 1966 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 2001 Ford 49 is newer by 35 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 3,899 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford 49 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford 49 (128 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (126 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford 49 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 32 kg more than 2001 Ford 49.
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, 1966 Ford Zephyr (235 Nm) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford 49. (175 Nm). This means 1966 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford 49.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford 49 | 1966 Ford Zephyr | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | 49 | Zephyr |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3899 cc | 2992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1330 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2930 mm |
