1951 Ford Zephyr vs. 1996 Maserati Shamal
To start off, 1996 Maserati Shamal is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 3,217 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Maserati Shamal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Maserati Shamal (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 264 more horse power than 1951 Ford Zephyr. (57 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Maserati Shamal weights approximately 174 kg more than 1951 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, 1996 Maserati Shamal (444 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ford Zephyr. (151 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1996 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Ford Zephyr | 1996 Maserati Shamal | |
Make | Ford | Maserati |
Model | Zephyr | Shamal |
Year Released | 1951 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2262 cc | 3217 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 321 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 444 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1146 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2520 mm |