1966 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 1966 Ford Zephyr
To start off, both 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO and 1966 Ford Zephyr were released in the same year (1966). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO (296 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (88 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 335 kg more than 1966 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, 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (167 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO | 1966 Ford Zephyr | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 250 GTO | Zephyr |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.1 mm | 93.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 72.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2940 mm |
