1966 Ford Zephyr vs. 1986 Maserati 420
To start off, 1986 Maserati 420 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 2,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Maserati 420 (217 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (126 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Maserati 420 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 155 kg more than 1986 Maserati 420.
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, 1986 Maserati 420 (258 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (235 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 Maserati 420 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford Zephyr | 1986 Maserati 420 | |
| Make | Ford | Maserati |
| Model | Zephyr | 420 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2992 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2610 mm |
