1976 Ferrari 400 vs. 1959 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1976 Ferrari 400 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Anglia 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 302 more horse power than 1959 Ford Anglia. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 1188 kg more than 1959 Ford Anglia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1976 Ferrari 400 (422 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 347 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Anglia. (75 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1976 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ferrari 400 | 1959 Ford Anglia | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 400 | Anglia |
Year Released | 1976 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 422 Nm | 75 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.9:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 737 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 31 L |