1976 Ferrari 400 vs. 1973 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1976 Ferrari 400 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 4,822 cc (12 cylinders), 1976 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 400 (335 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 279 more horse power than 1973 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 790 kg more than 1973 Ford Cortina. 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) has 331 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm). This means 1976 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ferrari 400 | 1973 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 400 | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4822 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 422 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 63 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 87 L |
