1958 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1961 Ford Zodiac
To start off, 1961 Ford Zodiac is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1958 Ferrari 250 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Ferrari 250 GT (260 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 1961 Ford Zodiac. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1961 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Ferrari 250 GT weights approximately 124 kg more than 1961 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, 1958 Ferrari 250 GT (314 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Ford Zodiac. (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1958 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Ford Zodiac.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ferrari 250 GT | 1961 Ford Zodiac | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 250 GT | Zodiac |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 2552 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1191 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 40 L |
