1979 Ferrari 400 vs. 1957 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1979 Ferrari 400 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1979 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ferrari 400 (306 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 269 more horse power than 1957 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 930 kg more than 1957 Ford 12 M. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ferrari 400 | 1957 Ford 12 M | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 400 | 12 M |
Year Released | 1979 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 306 HP | 37 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2500 mm |