1979 Ferrari 400 vs. 2011 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2011 Ford Expedition is newer by 32 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 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 310 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Expedition weights approximately 529 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, 2011 Ford Expedition (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ferrari 400. (392 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ferrari 400. 2011 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 1979 Ferrari 400 has manual transmission. 1979 Ferrari 400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ferrari 400 | 2011 Ford Expedition | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 400 | Expedition |
Year Released | 1979 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 392 Nm | 494 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1973 kg | 2502 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5245 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2002 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1961 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3023 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 118 L | 106 L |