1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica vs. 1979 Plymouth Volare
To start off, 1979 Plymouth Volare is newer by 22 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 300 more horse power than 1979 Plymouth Volare. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica should accelerate faster than 1979 Plymouth Volare. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 218 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, 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica (423 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Plymouth Volare. (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Plymouth Volare.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica | 1979 Plymouth Volare | |
| Make | Ferrari | Plymouth |
| Model | 410 Superamerica | Volare |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4963 cc | 3687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 423 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1247 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2760 mm |
