1971 Ferrari 365 GTC vs. 1950 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 4,390 cc (12 cylinders), 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC (335 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 278 more horse power than 1950 Ford Zephyr. (57 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC should accelerate faster than 1950 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC weights approximately 305 kg more than 1950 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, 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC (430 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Ford Zephyr. (151 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Ferrari 365 GTC | 1950 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 365 GTC | Zephyr |
Year Released | 1971 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4390 cc | 2262 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 430 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 79.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 40 L |