1976 Ferrari 400 vs. 1993 Ford Fairlane

To start off, 1993 Ford Fairlane is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ferrari 400 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 137 more horse power than 1993 Ford Fairlane. (198 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1993 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 220 kg more than 1993 Ford Fairlane. 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 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Ford Fairlane. (348 Nm). This means 1976 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Ford Fairlane. 1993 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1976 Ferrari 400 has manual transmission. 1976 Ferrari 400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1976 Ferrari 400 1993 Ford Fairlane
Make Ferrari Ford
Model 400 Fairlane
Year Released 1976 1993
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4822 cc 3984 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 335 HP 198 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 4500 RPM
Torque 422 Nm 348 Nm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1830 kg 1610 kg
Vehicle Length 4820 mm 5230 mm
Vehicle Width 1800 mm 1860 mm
Vehicle Height 1320 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 2710 mm 2930 mm


 

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