1981 Chrysler Newport vs. 1963 Ferrari 400 Superamerica
To start off, 1981 Chrysler Newport is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ferrari 400 Superamerica would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Chrysler Newport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ferrari 400 Superamerica (335 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1981 Chrysler Newport. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 400 Superamerica should accelerate faster than 1981 Chrysler Newport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Chrysler Newport weights approximately 220 kg more than 1963 Ferrari 400 Superamerica.
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, 1981 Chrysler Newport (364 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. (305 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1981 Chrysler Newport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ferrari 400 Superamerica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Chrysler Newport | 1963 Ferrari 400 Superamerica | |
| Make | Chrysler | Ferrari |
| Model | Newport | 400 Superamerica |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 3967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 364 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 2420 mm |
