1979 Ferrari 400 vs. 1990 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1990 Ford Fairlane is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ferrari 400 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 (315 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1990 Ford Fairlane. (186 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 263 kg more than 1990 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, 1979 Ferrari 400 (412 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Fairlane. (338 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ferrari 400 | 1990 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 400 | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1979 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 3948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 315 HP | 186 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 412 Nm | 338 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1818 kg | 1555 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2930 mm |