1965 Ford Corsair vs. 1993 Ferrari 456
To start off, 1993 Ferrari 456 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 Ferrari 456 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ferrari 456 (435 HP) has 369 more horse power than 1965 Ford Corsair. (66 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ferrari 456 should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ferrari 456 weights approximately 715 kg more than 1965 Ford Corsair. 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, 1993 Ferrari 456 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 436 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Corsair. (114 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Ferrari 456 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Ford Corsair | 1993 Ferrari 456 | |
Make | Ford | Ferrari |
Model | Corsair | 456 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1663 cc | 5474 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 435 HP |
Torque | 114 Nm | 550 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2610 mm |