1965 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 1956 Ford Zodiac
To start off, 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Zodiac would be higher. At 2,952 cc (12 cylinders), 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO (296 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 1956 Ford Zodiac. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Ford Zodiac weights approximately 242 kg more than 1965 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, 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Zodiac. (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Zodiac.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Ferrari 250 GTO | 1956 Ford Zodiac | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 250 GTO | Zodiac |
Year Released | 1965 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2952 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 |
Top Speed | 254 km/hour | 136 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1192 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2720 mm |