1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica vs. 1975 ZIL 117
To start off, 1975 ZIL 117 is newer by 18 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 6,959 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 ZIL 117 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica (400 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1975 ZIL 117. (296 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica should accelerate faster than 1975 ZIL 117. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 ZIL 117 weights approximately 1703 kg more than 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica.
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, 1975 ZIL 117 (571 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica. (423 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1975 ZIL 117 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica | 1975 ZIL 117 | |
| Make | Ferrari | ZIL |
| Model | 410 Superamerica | 117 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4963 cc | 6959 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 423 Nm | 571 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1247 kg | 2950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 5730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3310 mm |
