1979 Ferrari 400 vs. 2011 Ford F-450
To start off, 2011 Ford F-450 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 6,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-450 (399 HP @ 2800 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1979 Ferrari 400. (310 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 1979 Ferrari 400.
Because 2011 Ford F-450 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Ferrari 400. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-450 will offer significantly more control. 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-450 (1,085 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 693 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ferrari 400. (392 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ferrari 400. 2011 Ford F-450 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 F-450 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ferrari 400 | 2011 Ford F-450 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 400 | F-450 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4823 cc | 6700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 399 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Torque | 392 Nm | 1085 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 6680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2438 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 2024 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 4379 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 118 L | 142 L |
