1950 Ford Zephyr vs. 2007 Maserati GT
To start off, 2007 Maserati GT is newer by 57 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Maserati GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Maserati GT (385 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 328 more horse power than 1950 Ford Zephyr. (57 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Maserati GT should accelerate faster than 1950 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Maserati GT weights approximately 445 kg more than 1950 Ford Zephyr. 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, 2007 Maserati GT (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Ford Zephyr. (151 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Maserati GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Ford Zephyr. 2007 Maserati GT has automatic transmission and 1950 Ford Zephyr has manual transmission. 1950 Ford Zephyr will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Maserati GT will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Ford Zephyr | 2007 Maserati GT | |
| Make | Ford | Maserati |
| Model | Zephyr | GT |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 4244 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 130 km/hour | 275 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 90 L |
