1966 Ferrari 250 LM vs. 1969 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1969 Ford Zephyr is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ferrari 250 LM. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ferrari 250 LM would be higher. At 3,286 cc (12 cylinders), 1966 Ferrari 250 LM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ferrari 250 LM (317 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 236 more horse power than 1969 Ford Zephyr. (81 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 400 kg more than 1966 Ferrari 250 LM.
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 LM (313 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Zephyr. (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1966 Ferrari 250 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ferrari 250 LM | 1969 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 250 LM | Zephyr |
Year Released | 1966 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3286 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 313 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 93.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 72.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2930 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 41 L |