1960 Ferrari 850 vs. 2006 Ford Five Hundred
To start off, 2006 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ferrari 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ferrari 850 would be higher. At 3,001 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Five Hundred (203 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1960 Ferrari 850. (72 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 1960 Ferrari 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 2176 kg more than 1960 Ferrari 850. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Ford Five Hundred is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1960 Ferrari 850. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Ford Five Hundred 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. 2006 Ford Five Hundred has automatic transmission and 1960 Ferrari 850 has manual transmission. 1960 Ferrari 850 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Ford Five Hundred will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Ferrari 850 | 2006 Ford Five Hundred | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 850 | Five Hundred |
Year Released | 1960 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 3001 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 203 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 78.7 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 2856 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 72 L |