1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica vs. 1975 ZIL 117
To start off, 1975 ZIL 117 is newer by 15 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 6,959 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 ZIL 117 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica (336 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1975 ZIL 117. (296 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica should accelerate faster than 1975 ZIL 117. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 ZIL 117 weights approximately 1360 kg more than 1960 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, 1975 ZIL 117 (571 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. (305 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1975 ZIL 117 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica | 1975 ZIL 117 | |
| Make | Ferrari | ZIL |
| Model | 400 Superamerica | 117 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3967 cc | 6959 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 336 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 571 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 2950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3310 mm |
