1966 Checker Town vs. 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica
To start off, 1966 Checker Town is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica would be higher. At 3,967 cc (12 cylinders), 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica (335 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 1966 Checker Town. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica should accelerate faster than 1966 Checker Town. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Checker Town weights approximately 130 kg more than 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica.
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. 1966 Checker Town has automatic transmission and 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica has manual transmission. 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1966 Checker Town will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1966 Checker Town | 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica | |
Make | Checker | Ferrari |
Model | Town | 400 Superamerica |
Year Released | 1966 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3766 cc | 3967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2420 mm |