1956 Ferrari 410 Superamerica vs. 1970 Ford Capri
To start off, 1970 Ford Capri is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ferrari 410 Superamerica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ferrari 410 Superamerica would be higher. At 4,962 cc (12 cylinders), 1956 Ferrari 410 Superamerica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Ferrari 410 Superamerica (336 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 1970 Ford Capri. (138 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Ferrari 410 Superamerica should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Ferrari 410 Superamerica weights approximately 262 kg more than 1970 Ford Capri. 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.
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1956 Ferrari 410 Superamerica | 1970 Ford Capri | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 410 Superamerica | Capri |
Year Released | 1956 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4962 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 336 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1103 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2570 mm |