1973 Ferrari 365 BB vs. 1973 Ford Fairlane
To start off, both 1973 Ferrari 365 BB and 1973 Ford Fairlane were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ferrari 365 BB (380 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1973 Ford Fairlane. (212 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ferrari 365 BB should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 380 kg more than 1973 Ferrari 365 BB.
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, 1973 Ford Fairlane (427 Nm) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ferrari 365 BB. (410 Nm). This means 1973 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ferrari 365 BB. 1973 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1973 Ferrari 365 BB has manual transmission. 1973 Ferrari 365 BB will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Ferrari 365 BB | 1973 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 365 BB | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4388 cc | 5766 cc |
Horse Power | 380 HP | 212 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 427 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 101.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2950 mm |