1976 Ferrari 308 vs. 1956 Ford Zodiac
To start off, 1976 Ferrari 308 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Zodiac would be higher. At 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 308 (247 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1956 Ford Zodiac. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 173 kg more than 1956 Ford Zodiac. 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, 1976 Ferrari 308 (290 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Zodiac. (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1976 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Zodiac.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ferrari 308 | 1956 Ford Zodiac | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 308 | Zodiac |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2927 cc | 2552 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1192 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2720 mm |
