1964 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 1954 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO (296 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 239 more horse power than 1954 Ford Zephyr. (57 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 231 kg more than 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO.
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, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Zephyr. (151 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Ferrari 250 GTO | 1954 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 250 GTO | Zephyr |
Year Released | 1964 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 2262 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 79.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1146 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 133 L | 40 L |