1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast vs. 2004 Ford Excursion
To start off, 2004 Ford Excursion is newer by 39 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 6,801 cc (10 cylinders), 2004 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast (396 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2004 Ford Excursion. (310 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Excursion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1480 kg more than 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast.
Because 2004 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Ford Excursion will offer significantly more control. 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, 2004 Ford Excursion (576 Nm) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast. (475 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast | 2004 Ford Excursion | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 500 Superfast | Excursion |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4963 cc | 6801 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 396 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 576 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 90.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 106 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 3020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1970 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 3490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 167 L |
