1976 Ferrari 400 vs. 1951 Ford Custom
To start off, 1976 Ferrari 400 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ford Custom. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ford Custom would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1976 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 400 (340 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 240 more horse power than 1951 Ford Custom. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Custom.
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. 1976 Ferrari 400 has automatic transmission and 1951 Ford Custom has manual transmission. 1951 Ford Custom will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Ferrari 400 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ferrari 400 | 1951 Ford Custom | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 400 | Custom |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4823 cc | 3917 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2900 mm |
