1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica vs. 1979 ZIL 4104
To start off, 1979 ZIL 4104 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 7,695 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 ZIL 4104 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica (400 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1979 ZIL 4104. (311 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica should accelerate faster than 1979 ZIL 4104. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 ZIL 4104 weights approximately 2088 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, 1979 ZIL 4104 (608 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica. (423 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1979 ZIL 4104 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica. 1979 ZIL 4104 has automatic transmission and 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica has manual transmission. 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 ZIL 4104 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica | 1979 ZIL 4104 | |
| Make | Ferrari | ZIL |
| Model | 410 Superamerica | 4104 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4963 cc | 7695 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 423 Nm | 608 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 108 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 105 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1247 kg | 3335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 5750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3340 mm |
