1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast vs. 1980 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1980 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast would be higher. At 4,963 cc (12 cylinders), 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast weights approximately 410 kg more than 1980 Vauxhall Carlton.
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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1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast | 1980 Vauxhall Carlton | |
Make | Ferrari | Vauxhall |
Model | 500 Superfast | Carlton |
Year Released | 1966 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4963 cc | 1979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2680 mm |