1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica vs. 2012 Acura TL
To start off, 2012 Acura TL is newer by 53 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 30 more horse power than 2012 Acura TL. (305 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica should accelerate faster than 2012 Acura TL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Acura TL weights approximately 175 kg more than 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica.
Because 2012 Acura TL is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Acura TL 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, 2012 Acura TL (370 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. (305 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Acura TL 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 | 2012 Acura TL | |
| Make | Ferrari | Acura |
| Model | 400 Superamerica | TL |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3967 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4928 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1453 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 119 L | 70 L |
