1957 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1957 Ford Zodiac
To start off, both 1957 Ferrari 250 GT and 1957 Ford Zodiac were released in the same year (1957). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,952 cc (12 cylinders), 1957 Ferrari 250 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ferrari 250 GT (240 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1957 Ford Zodiac. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Ferrari 250 GT weights approximately 31 kg more than 1957 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, 1957 Ferrari 250 GT (245 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Zodiac. (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1957 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Zodiac.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ferrari 250 GT | 1957 Ford Zodiac | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 250 GT | Zodiac |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2952 cc | 2552 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1194 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2720 mm |
