1981 Ferrari 208 vs. 1966 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1981 Ferrari 208 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ferrari 208 (153 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (88 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ferrari 208 weights approximately 55 kg more than 1966 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, 1981 Ferrari 208 (170 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (167 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1981 Ferrari 208 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Ferrari 208 | 1966 Ford Zephyr | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 208 | Zephyr |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66.8 mm | 93.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 72.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2940 mm |
