1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica vs. 2006 SsangYong Kyron
To start off, 2006 SsangYong Kyron is newer by 47 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 196 more horse power than 2006 SsangYong Kyron. (139 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica should accelerate faster than 2006 SsangYong Kyron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 SsangYong Kyron weights approximately 333 kg more than 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica.
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, 2006 SsangYong Kyron (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. (305 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 SsangYong Kyron 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 | 2006 SsangYong Kyron | |
Make | Ferrari | SsangYong |
Model | 400 Superamerica | Kyron |
Year Released | 1959 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3967 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 86.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 85.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1923 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 119 L | 75 L |