1982 Ferrari 308 vs. 1969 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1982 Ferrari 308 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 2,855 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ferrari 308 (240 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1969 Ford Zephyr. (81 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 25 kg more than 1969 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, 1982 Ferrari 308 (260 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Zephyr. (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1982 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Ferrari 308 | 1969 Ford Zephyr | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 308 | Zephyr |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2855 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 93.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 72.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2930 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 41 L |
