1980 Ferrari 400 vs. 2005 Ford F-150
To start off, 2005 Ford F-150 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ferrari 400 (306 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2005 Ford F-150. (300 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford F-150 weights approximately 533 kg more than 1980 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, 2005 Ford F-150 (495 Nm) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ferrari 400. (392 Nm). This means 2005 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ferrari 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ferrari 400 | 2005 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 400 | F-150 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4823 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 392 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 90.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 106 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 2363 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 118 L | 98 L |
