1970 Chrysler New Yorker vs. 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica
To start off, 1970 Chrysler New Yorker is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica would be higher. At 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Chrysler New Yorker is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica (335 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1970 Chrysler New Yorker. (272 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica should accelerate faster than 1970 Chrysler New Yorker. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Chrysler New Yorker weights approximately 430 kg more than 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica.
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, 1970 Chrysler New Yorker (520 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. (305 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1970 Chrysler New Yorker will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Chrysler New Yorker | 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica | |
| Make | Chrysler | Ferrari |
| Model | New Yorker | 400 Superamerica |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7206 cc | 3967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 272 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 520 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2420 mm |
