1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica vs. 1981 Zastava 1500
To start off, 1981 Zastava 1500 is newer by 22 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 261 more horse power than 1981 Zastava 1500. (74 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica should accelerate faster than 1981 Zastava 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica weights approximately 630 kg more than 1981 Zastava 1500. 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, 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica (305 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Zastava 1500. (113 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Zastava 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica | 1981 Zastava 1500 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Zastava |
| Model | 400 Superamerica | 1500 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1981 |
| Engine Size | 3967 cc | 1480 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2430 mm |
