1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica vs. 1997 Ford F-150
To start off, 1997 Ford F-150 is newer by 38 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 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica (335 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1997 Ford F-150. (217 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica should accelerate faster than 1997 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford F-150 weights approximately 515 kg more than 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica.
Because 1997 Ford F-150 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Ford F-150 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1997 Ford F-150 (393 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. (305 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1997 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. 1997 Ford F-150 has automatic transmission and 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica has manual transmission. 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica | 1997 Ford F-150 | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 400 Superamerica | F-150 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3967 cc | 4605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 393 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 2105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 3050 mm |