1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica vs. 1995 Ford Explorer
To start off, 1995 Ford Explorer is newer by 36 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica (335 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1995 Ford Explorer. (215 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Explorer weights approximately 414 kg more than 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Ford Explorer (399 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. (305 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica | 1995 Ford Explorer | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 400 Superamerica | Explorer |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3967 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 399 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 2004 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2840 mm |
