1967 Ferrari Dino vs. 1971 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1971 Ford Zephyr is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ferrari Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ferrari Dino would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ferrari Dino (177 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1971 Ford Zephyr. (81 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 210 kg more than 1967 Ferrari Dino.
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, 1967 Ferrari Dino (187 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Zephyr. (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1967 Ferrari Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Ferrari Dino | 1971 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | Dino | Zephyr |
Year Released | 1967 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1987 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 93.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 57 mm | 72.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1070 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2930 mm |