1954 Ferrari 625 F1 vs. 1956 Ford Zodiac
To start off, 1956 Ford Zodiac is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ferrari 625 F1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ferrari 625 F1 would be higher. At 2,552 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Ford Zodiac is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Ferrari 625 F1 (247 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1956 Ford Zodiac. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Ferrari 625 F1 should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Ford Zodiac weights approximately 592 kg more than 1954 Ferrari 625 F1.
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.
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1954 Ferrari 625 F1 | 1956 Ford Zodiac | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 625 F1 | Zodiac |
Year Released | 1954 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 2552 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 600 kg | 1192 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2720 mm |