1964 Ferrari 275 vs. 1964 Ford Cortina
To start off, both 1964 Ferrari 275 and 1964 Ford Cortina were released in the same year (1964). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,285 cc (12 cylinders), 1964 Ferrari 275 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ferrari 275 (256 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1964 Ford Cortina. (49 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari 275 should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Ferrari 275 weights approximately 495 kg more than 1964 Ford Cortina. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ferrari 275 | 1964 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 275 | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3285 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 775 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 133 L | 31 L |
