1959 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1971 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1971 Ford Zephyr is newer by 12 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 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1959 Ferrari 250 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (276 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1971 Ford Zephyr. (81 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 70 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 (260 Nm) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Zephyr. (153 Nm). This means 1959 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ferrari 250 GT | 1971 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 250 GT | Zephyr |
Year Released | 1959 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 153 Nm |
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 | 1180 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2930 mm |