1972 Chevrolet Biscayne vs. 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica
To start off, 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne is newer by 13 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 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica (335 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne. (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica should accelerate faster than 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne weights approximately 217 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, 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica (305 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne. (251 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne | 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
| Model | Biscayne | 400 Superamerica |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4097 cc | 3967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.2 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1807 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5590 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 119 L |
