1986 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1950 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1986 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 3,185 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ferrari Mondial (267 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 1950 Ford Zephyr. (57 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1950 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 255 kg more than 1950 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, 1986 Ferrari Mondial (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Ford Zephyr. (151 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1986 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ferrari Mondial | 1950 Ford Zephyr | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | Mondial | Zephyr |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3185 cc | 2262 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.6 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 130 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 40 L |
