1964 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 1959 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 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 220 more horse power than 1959 Ford Zephyr. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 255 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 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Zephyr. (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Ferrari 250 GTO | 1959 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 250 GTO | Zephyr |
Year Released | 1964 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 2552 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 187 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2720 mm |