1969 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica
To start off, 1969 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Chevrolet Corvette (345 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. (336 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica weights approximately 188 kg more than 1969 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1969 Chevrolet Corvette (515 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. (305 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1969 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Chevrolet Corvette | 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
Model | Corvette | 400 Superamerica |
Year Released | 1969 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 345 HP | 336 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 515 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1402 kg | 1590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 119 L |