1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast vs. 1982 Ford Monarch
To start off, 1982 Ford Monarch is newer by 17 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast weights approximately 80 kg more than 1982 Ford Monarch.
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. 1982 Ford Monarch has automatic transmission and 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast has manual transmission. 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Ford Monarch will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast | 1982 Ford Monarch | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 500 Superfast | Monarch |
Year Released | 1965 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4963 cc | 4122 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 396 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2800 mm |