1987 Ferrari F40 vs. 1966 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1987 Ferrari F40 is newer by 21 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 2,936 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Ferrari F40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ferrari F40 (472 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 367 more horse power than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (105 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 196 kg more than 1987 Ferrari F40.
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, 1987 Ferrari F40 (575 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 395 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (180 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1987 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Ferrari F40 | 1966 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | F40 | Zephyr |
Year Released | 1987 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2936 cc | 2495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 472 HP | 105 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 575 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1104 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2930 mm |