1966 Ford Zephyr vs. 1965 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 1966 Ford Zephyr is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Maserati Quattroporte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Maserati Quattroporte would be higher. At 4,136 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Maserati Quattroporte (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (88 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 450 kg more than 1966 Ford Zephyr. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Maserati Quattroporte (362 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (167 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1965 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Zephyr | 1965 Maserati Quattroporte | |
Make | Ford | Maserati |
Model | Zephyr | Quattroporte |
Year Released | 1966 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4136 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 362 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2760 mm |