1995 Ferrari 512 M vs. 1966 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1995 Ferrari 512 M is newer by 29 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 4,942 cc, 1995 Ferrari 512 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ferrari 512 M (435 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 322 more horse power than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (113 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ferrari 512 M should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ferrari 512 M weights approximately 285 kg more than 1966 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, 1995 Ferrari 512 M (510 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (198 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Ferrari 512 M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Ferrari 512 M | 1966 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 512 M | Zephyr |
Year Released | 1995 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2553 cc |
Horse Power | 435 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 510 Nm | 198 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2940 mm |