1979 Ferrari 400 vs. 2006 Ford E-350
To start off, 2006 Ford E-350 is newer by 27 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), 2006 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ferrari 400 (306 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2006 Ford E-350. (255 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford E-350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford E-350 weights approximately 658 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, 2006 Ford E-350 (475 Nm) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ferrari 400. (392 Nm). This means 2006 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ferrari 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ferrari 400 | 2006 Ford E-350 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 400 | E-350 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Van |
| 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 | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 392 Nm | 475 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 2488 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 2120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 132 L |
