1960 Ford Zodiac vs. 1992 Ferrari 456
To start off, 1992 Ferrari 456 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ford Zodiac would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 Ferrari 456 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ferrari 456 (435 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 359 more horse power than 1960 Ford Zodiac. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari 456 should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ferrari 456 weights approximately 504 kg more than 1960 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, 1992 Ferrari 456 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 363 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ford Zodiac. (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1992 Ferrari 456 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ford Zodiac.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Ford Zodiac | 1992 Ferrari 456 | |
| Make | Ford | Ferrari |
| Model | Zodiac | 456 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2552 cc | 5474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 435 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 10.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1191 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 110 L |
