1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica vs. 1960 Ford Popular
To start off, 1960 Ford Popular is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica would be higher. At 3,967 cc (12 cylinders), 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica (335 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 304 more horse power than 1960 Ford Popular. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica weights approximately 860 kg more than 1960 Ford Popular. 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.
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1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica | 1960 Ford Popular | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 400 Superamerica | Popular |
Year Released | 1959 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3967 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 63.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 92.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2220 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 119 L | 55 L |