1992 Ferrari 456 vs. 1967 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1992 Ferrari 456 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 5,472 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 Ferrari 456 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ferrari 456 (436 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 355 more horse power than 1967 Ford Zephyr. (81 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari 456 should accelerate faster than 1967 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ferrari 456 weights approximately 450 kg more than 1967 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, 1992 Ferrari 456 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 397 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford Zephyr. (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1992 Ferrari 456 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Ferrari 456 | 1967 Ford Zephyr | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 456 | Zephyr |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5472 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 436 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2930 mm |
