1966 Ford Zephyr vs. 1990 Maserati Shamal
To start off, 1990 Maserati Shamal is newer by 24 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 3,217 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Maserati Shamal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Maserati Shamal (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (126 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 10 kg more than 1990 Maserati Shamal.
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, 1990 Maserati Shamal (445 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (235 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Zephyr | 1990 Maserati Shamal | |
Make | Ford | Maserati |
Model | Zephyr | Shamal |
Year Released | 1966 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2992 cc | 3217 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 126 HP | 321 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 235 Nm | 445 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2520 mm |