1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast vs. 1965 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast is newer by 1 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 4,963 cc (12 cylinders), 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast (395 HP) has 329 more horse power than 1965 Ford Corsair. (66 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast weights approximately 560 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, 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast (475 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 361 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Corsair. (114 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast | 1965 Ford Corsair | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 500 Superfast | Corsair |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4963 cc | 1663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 66 HP |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 114 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 77.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2570 mm |
