1956 Ford Zodiac vs. 1996 Maserati Shamal
To start off, 1996 Maserati Shamal is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Zodiac 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 245 more horse power than 1956 Ford Zodiac. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Maserati Shamal weights approximately 128 kg more than 1956 Ford Zodiac. 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 257 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Zodiac. (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1996 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Zodiac.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Ford Zodiac | 1996 Maserati Shamal | |
Make | Ford | Maserati |
Model | Zodiac | Shamal |
Year Released | 1956 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2552 cc | 3217 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 321 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 444 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1192 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2520 mm |