1964 Ferrari 400 Superamerica vs. 1967 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1967 Ford Corsair is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ferrari 400 Superamerica would be higher. At 3,965 cc (12 cylinders), 1964 Ferrari 400 Superamerica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ferrari 400 Superamerica (320 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 261 more horse power than 1967 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari 400 Superamerica should accelerate faster than 1967 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Ferrari 400 Superamerica weights approximately 705 kg more than 1967 Ford Corsair. 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, 1964 Ferrari 400 Superamerica (305 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1964 Ferrari 400 Superamerica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ferrari 400 Superamerica | 1967 Ford Corsair | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 400 Superamerica | Corsair |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3965 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 72.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 119 L | 45 L |
