1980 Ferrari 400 vs. 1977 Ford Monarch
To start off, 1980 Ferrari 400 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Monarch. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Monarch would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1980 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 370 kg more than 1977 Ford Monarch.
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. 1977 Ford Monarch has automatic transmission and 1980 Ferrari 400 has manual transmission. 1980 Ferrari 400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Ford Monarch will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ferrari 400 | 1977 Ford Monarch | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 400 | Monarch |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4823 cc | 4122 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2800 mm |
