1966 Checker Town vs. 1985 Ferrari 400
To start off, 1985 Ferrari 400 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Checker Town. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Checker Town would be higher. At 4,822 cc (12 cylinders), 1985 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ferrari 400 (306 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 1966 Checker Town. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1966 Checker Town. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1966 Checker Town. 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. 1966 Checker Town has automatic transmission and 1985 Ferrari 400 has manual transmission. 1985 Ferrari 400 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 | 1985 Ferrari 400 | |
Make | Checker | Ferrari |
Model | Town | 400 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3766 cc | 4822 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2710 mm |