1954 Ferrari 500 Mondial vs. 1954 Ford Zephyr
To start off, both 1954 Ferrari 500 Mondial and 1954 Ford Zephyr were released in the same year (1954). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Ferrari 500 Mondial (161 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1954 Ford Zephyr. (57 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Ferrari 500 Mondial should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 396 kg more than 1954 Ferrari 500 Mondial.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Ferrari 500 Mondial | 1954 Ford Zephyr | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 500 Mondial | Zephyr |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1985 cc | 2262 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1146 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2650 mm |
