1975 Ferrari 312 vs. 1982 Ford Fairlane

To start off, 1982 Ford Fairlane is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ferrari 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ferrari 312 would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ferrari 312 (488 HP @ 12200 RPM) has 363 more horse power than 1982 Ford Fairlane. (125 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ferrari 312 should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 750 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. 1982 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1975 Ferrari 312 has manual transmission. 1975 Ferrari 312 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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