2005 Ford Ranger vs. 1966 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 2005 Ford Ranger is newer by 39 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 2,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Zephyr (126 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (110 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Zephyr should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 55 kg more than 2005 Ford Ranger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Ford Ranger (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (235 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Ranger | 1966 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Ranger | Zephyr |
Year Released | 2005 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 2992 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 126 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 257 Nm | 235 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1330 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2930 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 68 L |