1981 Ferrari 400 vs. 1964 Ford Zodiac
To start off, 1981 Ferrari 400 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Zodiac would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1981 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ferrari 400 (310 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1964 Ford Zodiac. (108 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 560 kg more than 1964 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, 1981 Ferrari 400 (392 Nm) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Zodiac. (191 Nm). This means 1981 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Zodiac.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Ferrari 400 | 1964 Ford Zodiac | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 400 | Zodiac |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4823 cc | 2553 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 392 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 45 L |
