1965 Ford Zodiac vs. 1965 Maserati Tipo 65
To start off, both 1965 Ford Zodiac and 1965 Maserati Tipo 65 were released in the same year (1965). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,046 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Maserati Tipo 65 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Maserati Tipo 65 (424 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 316 more horse power than 1965 Ford Zodiac. (108 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Maserati Tipo 65 should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ford Zodiac weights approximately 310 kg more than 1965 Maserati Tipo 65.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Ford Zodiac | 1965 Maserati Tipo 65 | |
| Make | Ford | Maserati |
| Model | Zodiac | Tipo 65 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1965 |
| Engine Size | 2553 cc | 5046 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 424 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2410 mm |
