1957 Ferrari 801 F1 vs. 1987 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1987 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ferrari 801 F1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ferrari 801 F1 would be higher. At 2,486 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Ferrari 801 F1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ferrari 801 F1 (271 HP @ 8400 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1987 Ford Thunderbird. (193 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ferrari 801 F1 should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 282 kg more than 1957 Ferrari 801 F1.
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.
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1957 Ferrari 801 F1 | 1987 Ford Thunderbird | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 801 F1 | Thunderbird |
Year Released | 1957 | 1987 |
Engine Size | 2486 cc | 2301 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 193 HP |
Engine RPM | 8400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 654 kg | 936 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 970 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2650 mm |