1979 Ferrari 400 vs. 2003 Ford F-250
To start off, 2003 Ford F-250 is newer by 24 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 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ferrari 400 (315 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2003 Ford F-250. (296 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford F-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford F-250 weights approximately 592 kg more than 1979 Ferrari 400.
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, 2003 Ford F-250 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ferrari 400. (412 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2003 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ferrari 400. 1979 Ferrari 400 has automatic transmission and 2003 Ford F-250 has manual transmission. 2003 Ford F-250 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ferrari 400 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ferrari 400 | 2003 Ford F-250 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 400 | F-250 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4823 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 315 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 412 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 106 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1818 kg | 2410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 144 L |
