1959 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1970 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1970 Ford Zephyr is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 2,952 cc (12 cylinders), 1959 Ferrari 250 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1970 Ford Zephyr. (81 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 10 kg more than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT.
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, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (262 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Zephyr. (154 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1959 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ferrari 250 GT | 1970 Ford Zephyr | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 250 GT | Zephyr |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2952 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 262 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 93.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 72.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2930 mm |
