2000 Ferrari 360 vs. 1960 Ford Zodiac
To start off, 2000 Ferrari 360 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ford Zodiac would be higher. At 3,585 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari 360 (400 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 324 more horse power than 1960 Ford Zodiac. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ferrari 360 weights approximately 259 kg more than 1960 Ford Zodiac. 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, 2000 Ferrari 360 (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ford Zodiac. (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2000 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ford Zodiac.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ferrari 360 | 1960 Ford Zodiac | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 360 | Zodiac |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3585 cc | 2552 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1191 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 50 L |
