1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast vs. 1976 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1976 Ford Cortina is newer by 11 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 4,963 cc (12 cylinders), 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast (396 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 306 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (90 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast weights approximately 505 kg more than 1976 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. Let's talk about torque, 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast (475 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 353 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (122 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast | 1976 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 500 Superfast | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4963 cc | 1592 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 396 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 87.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 54 L |
