1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica vs. 1968 Ford 17
To start off, 1968 Ford 17 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica would be higher. At 4,963 cc (12 cylinders), 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica (400 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 277 more horse power than 1968 Ford 17. (123 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica weights approximately 127 kg more than 1968 Ford 17. 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, 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica (423 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford 17. (185 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica | 1968 Ford 17 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 410 Superamerica | 17 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4963 cc | 2293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 423 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1247 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 41 L |
