1979 Ford Fairlane vs. 2011 Ferrari 599
To start off, 2011 Ferrari 599 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Ferrari 599 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ferrari 599 (652 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 467 more horse power than 1979 Ford Fairlane. (185 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ferrari 599 should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ferrari 599 weights approximately 175 kg more than 1979 Ford Fairlane. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Ferrari 599 (620 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Fairlane. (344 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2011 Ferrari 599 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Fairlane. 1979 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 2011 Ferrari 599 has manual transmission. 2011 Ferrari 599 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford Fairlane | 2011 Ferrari 599 | |
| Make | Ford | Ferrari |
| Model | Fairlane | 599 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4940 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 652 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4666 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1961 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1336 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2751 mm |
