1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica vs. 1999 Panoz AIV
To start off, 1999 Panoz AIV is newer by 42 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 99 more horse power than 1999 Panoz AIV. (301 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica should accelerate faster than 1999 Panoz AIV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica weights approximately 67 kg more than 1999 Panoz AIV. 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 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Panoz AIV. (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Panoz AIV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica | 1999 Panoz AIV | |
| Make | Ferrari | Panoz |
| Model | 410 Superamerica | AIV |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4963 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 423 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Top Speed | 261 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1247 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 59 L |
