1973 Ferrari 365 BB vs. 1962 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1973 Ferrari 365 BB is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 4,388 cc, 1973 Ferrari 365 BB is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ferrari 365 BB (380 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 277 more horse power than 1962 Ford Zephyr. (103 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ferrari 365 BB should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ferrari 365 BB weights approximately 56 kg more than 1962 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, 1973 Ferrari 365 BB (410 Nm) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ford Zephyr. (185 Nm). This means 1973 Ferrari 365 BB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Ferrari 365 BB | 1962 Ford Zephyr | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 365 BB | Zephyr |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4388 cc | 2495 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 103 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 282 km/hour | 144 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1179 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2830 mm |
