1968 Ford Zephyr vs. 1997 Maserati Ghibli
To start off, 1997 Maserati Ghibli is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Zephyr would be higher. Both 1968 Ford Zephyr and 1997 Maserati Ghibli are equipped with a 1,996 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Maserati Ghibli (302 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 1968 Ford Zephyr. (81 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Maserati Ghibli should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Maserati Ghibli weights approximately 111 kg more than 1968 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, 1997 Maserati Ghibli (334 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Zephyr. (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1997 Maserati Ghibli will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Zephyr | 1997 Maserati Ghibli | |
| Make | Ford | Maserati |
| Model | Zephyr | Ghibli |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 7.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1254 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2520 mm |
