1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica vs. 2012 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2012 Toyota Venza 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 66 more horse power than 2012 Toyota Venza. (269 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota Venza.
Because 2012 Toyota Venza 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 Toyota Venza 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 Toyota Venza (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. (305 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Venza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. 2012 Toyota Venza 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. 2012 Toyota Venza will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica | 2012 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
| Model | 400 Superamerica | Venza |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3967 cc | 3456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 269 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 119 L | 67 L |
