1975 Ferrari 312 vs. 1955 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1975 Ferrari 312 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ford Thunderbird would be higher. At 4,785 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ferrari 312 (488 HP @ 12200 RPM) has 279 more horse power than 1955 Ford Thunderbird. (209 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ferrari 312 should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 826 kg more than 1975 Ferrari 312.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ferrari 312 | 1955 Ford Thunderbird | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 312 | Thunderbird |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2991 cc | 4785 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 488 HP | 209 HP |
| Engine RPM | 12200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 1476 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2600 mm |
