1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica vs. 1972 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 1972 Vauxhall Victor is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica would be higher. At 3,967 cc (12 cylinders), 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica (336 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 1972 Vauxhall Victor. (109 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica should accelerate faster than 1972 Vauxhall Victor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica weights approximately 430 kg more than 1972 Vauxhall Victor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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.
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1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica | 1972 Vauxhall Victor | |
Make | Ferrari | Vauxhall |
Model | 400 Superamerica | Victor |
Year Released | 1960 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3967 cc | 2279 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 336 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2680 mm |