1975 ZIL 117 vs. 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia
To start off, 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 ZIL 117. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 ZIL 117 would be higher. At 6,959 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 ZIL 117 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia (570 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 274 more horse power than 1975 ZIL 117. (296 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia should accelerate faster than 1975 ZIL 117. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 ZIL 117 weights approximately 1465 kg more than 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia.
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, 1975 ZIL 117 (571 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia. (539 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1975 ZIL 117 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 ZIL 117 | 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia | |
| Make | ZIL | Ferrari |
| Model | 117 | 458 Italia |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6959 cc | 4500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 570 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 9000 RPM |
| Torque | 571 Nm | 539 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2950 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 4526 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2080 mm | 1938 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1214 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2649 mm |
