1979 Ferrari 400 vs. 2013 Ford E-Series
To start off, 2013 Ford E-Series is newer by 34 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 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1979 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ferrari 400 (306 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2013 Ford E-Series. (222 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford E-Series. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford E-Series weights approximately 781 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, 1979 Ferrari 400 (392 Nm) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford E-Series. (387 Nm). This means 1979 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford E-Series. 2013 Ford E-Series 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. 2013 Ford E-Series will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1979 Ferrari 400 | 2013 Ford E-Series | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 400 | E-Series |
Year Released | 1979 | 2013 |
Body Type | Convertible | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 306 HP | 222 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 392 Nm | 387 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 4-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 2611 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5504 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2017 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 2085 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3505 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 150 L |