1964 Ford Cortina vs. 2011 Ferrari 599
To start off, 2011 Ferrari 599 is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Ferrari 599 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ferrari 599 (611 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 562 more horse power than 1964 Ford Cortina. (49 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ferrari 599 should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ferrari 599 weights approximately 913 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.
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1964 Ford Cortina | 2011 Ferrari 599 | |
Make | Ford | Ferrari |
Model | Cortina | 599 |
Year Released | 1964 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 6000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 611 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 9000 RPM |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 9000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 775 kg | 1688 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4666 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1961 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1336 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2751 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 105 L |