1968 Ferrari 330 vs. 1966 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1968 Ferrari 330 is newer by 2 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 3,966 cc (12 cylinders), 1968 Ferrari 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ferrari 330 (296 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (126 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ferrari 330 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ferrari 330 weights approximately 103 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, 1968 Ferrari 330 (390 Nm) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (235 Nm). This means 1968 Ferrari 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ferrari 330 | 1966 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 330 | Zephyr |
Year Released | 1968 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3966 cc | 2992 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 126 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 235 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 93.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 72.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1433 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2930 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 68 L |