1977 Ferrari 400 vs. 1953 Hudson Super Jet
To start off, 1977 Ferrari 400 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Hudson Super Jet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Hudson Super Jet would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1977 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ferrari 400 (335 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 1953 Hudson Super Jet. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1953 Hudson Super Jet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 352 kg more than 1953 Hudson Super Jet. 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. 1953 Hudson Super Jet has automatic transmission and 1977 Ferrari 400 has manual transmission. 1977 Ferrari 400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1953 Hudson Super Jet will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1977 Ferrari 400 | 1953 Hudson Super Jet | |
Make | Ferrari | Hudson |
Model | 400 | Super Jet |
Year Released | 1977 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 3303 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1478 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2670 mm |