1976 Ferrari 400 vs. 2009 Ford F-450
To start off, 2009 Ford F-450 is newer by 33 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 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 400 (335 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2009 Ford F-450. (326 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford F-450.
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, 2009 Ford F-450 (814 Nm) has 392 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ferrari 400. (422 Nm). This means 2009 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ferrari 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ferrari 400 | 2009 Ford F-450 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 400 | F-450 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4822 cc | 6400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 326 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Torque | 422 Nm | 814 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 6670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 4390 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 144 L |
