1992 Ferrari 512 TR vs. 1959 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1992 Ferrari 512 TR is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 4,943 cc, 1992 Ferrari 512 TR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ferrari 512 TR (422 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 346 more horse power than 1959 Ford Zephyr. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari 512 TR should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ferrari 512 TR weights approximately 345 kg more than 1959 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 512 TR (501 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 314 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Zephyr. (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1992 Ferrari 512 TR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Ferrari 512 TR | 1959 Ford Zephyr | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 512 TR | Zephyr |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4943 cc | 2552 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 422 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 501 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2720 mm |
