1979 Ferrari 400 vs. 1958 Ford Zodiac
To start off, 1979 Ferrari 400 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Zodiac would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1979 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ferrari 400 (306 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 230 more horse power than 1958 Ford Zodiac. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 638 kg more than 1958 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, 1979 Ferrari 400 (392 Nm) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Zodiac. (187 Nm). This means 1979 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Zodiac.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ferrari 400 | 1958 Ford Zodiac | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 400 | Zodiac |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4823 cc | 2550 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 392 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1192 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2720 mm |
