1966 Ford GT 40 vs. 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia
To start off, 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 4,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia (570 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 1966 Ford GT 40. (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford GT 40.
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, 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia (539 Nm) has 454 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford GT 40. 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia has automatic transmission and 1966 Ford GT 40 has manual transmission. 1966 Ford GT 40 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford GT 40 | 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia | |
| Make | Ford | Ferrari |
| Model | GT 40 | 458 Italia |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 4500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 570 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 9000 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 539 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4526 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1938 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2649 mm |
