1980 Ferrari Pinin vs. 1970 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1980 Ferrari Pinin is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 4,942 cc (12 cylinders), 1980 Ferrari Pinin is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ferrari Pinin (355 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 296 more horse power than 1970 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari Pinin should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ferrari Pinin weights approximately 945 kg more than 1970 Ford Corsair. 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, 1980 Ferrari Pinin (459 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 358 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1980 Ferrari Pinin will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Ferrari Pinin | 1970 Ford Corsair | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | Pinin | Corsair |
Year Released | 1980 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 355 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 459 Nm | 101 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2570 mm |