1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast vs. 1968 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1968 Ford Fairlane is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast would be higher. At 6,550 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast (396 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1968 Ford Fairlane. (213 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 45 kg more than 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast.
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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1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast | 1968 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 500 Superfast | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1965 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4963 cc | 6550 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 396 HP | 213 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2960 mm |