1979 Ferrari 400 vs. 2011 Ford F-350
To start off, 2011 Ford F-350 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-350 (385 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1979 Ferrari 400. (315 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster 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 F-350 (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ferrari 400. (412 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ferrari 400.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ferrari 400 | 2011 Ford F-350 | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 400 | F-350 |
Year Released | 1979 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 315 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 412 Nm | 548 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 6269 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2029 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1961 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3967 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 132 L |