1979 Ferrari 400 vs. 2012 Ford E-350
To start off, 2012 Ford E-350 is newer by 33 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), 2012 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ferrari 400 (310 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2012 Ford E-350. (255 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford E-350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford E-350 weights approximately 857 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, 2012 Ford E-350 (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ferrari 400. (392 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2012 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ferrari 400. 2012 Ford E-350 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. 2012 Ford E-350 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ferrari 400 | 2012 Ford E-350 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 400 | E-350 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| 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 | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 392 Nm | 474 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 4-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1973 kg | 2830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5504 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 2111 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3505 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 118 L | 132 L |
