1951 Ford Zephyr vs. 2013 Ferrari 458
To start off, 2013 Ferrari 458 is newer by 62 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ferrari 458 weights approximately 389 kg more than 1951 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, 2013 Ferrari 458 (540 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 389 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ford Zephyr. (151 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Ferrari 458 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ford Zephyr. 2013 Ferrari 458 has automatic transmission and 1951 Ford Zephyr has manual transmission. 1951 Ford Zephyr will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Ferrari 458 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Ford Zephyr | 2013 Ferrari 458 | |
| Make | Ford | Ferrari |
| Model | Zephyr | 458 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 9000 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1146 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4527 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1937 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1211 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 86 L |
