1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica vs. 2009 Ford F-250
To start off, 2009 Ford F-250 is newer by 49 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 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica (336 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2009 Ford F-250. (300 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford F-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica weights approximately 624 kg more than 2009 Ford F-250. 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. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Ford F-250 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. (305 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-250 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 | 2009 Ford F-250 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 400 Superamerica | F-250 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3967 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 336 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 119 L | 144 L |
