1965 Ferrari 512 F1 vs. 1967 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1967 Ford Fairlane is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ferrari 512 F1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ferrari 512 F1 would be higher. At 3,930 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ferrari 512 F1 (223 HP @ 12000 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1967 Ford Fairlane. (122 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 512 F1 should accelerate faster than 1967 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 820 kg more than 1965 Ferrari 512 F1.
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 512 F1 | 1967 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 512 F1 | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1965 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1496 cc | 3930 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 223 HP | 122 HP |
Engine RPM | 12000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 700 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 770 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2960 mm |