1988 Ferrari F40 vs. 1964 Ford Zodiac
To start off, 1988 Ferrari F40 is newer by 24 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 2,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Ferrari F40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ferrari F40 (622 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 514 more horse power than 1964 Ford Zodiac. (108 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Ford Zodiac weights approximately 170 kg more than 1988 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, 1988 Ferrari F40 (720 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 529 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Zodiac. (191 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1988 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Zodiac.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ferrari F40 | 1964 Ford Zodiac | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | F40 | Zodiac |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 2553 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 622 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 720 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 45 L |
