1976 Ferrari 400 vs. 1962 Ford Capri
To start off, 1976 Ferrari 400 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ford Capri 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 (336 HP) has 277 more horse power than 1962 Ford Capri. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 877 kg more than 1962 Ford Capri. 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.
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1976 Ferrari 400 | 1962 Ford Capri | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 400 | Capri |
Year Released | 1976 | 1962 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 336 HP | 59 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 953 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 45 L |