1981 Ferrari 400 vs. 1949 Jeep Station Wagon
To start off, 1981 Ferrari 400 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Jeep Station Wagon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Jeep Station Wagon would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1981 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ferrari 400 (310 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 251 more horse power than 1949 Jeep Station Wagon. (59 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1949 Jeep Station Wagon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 470 kg more than 1949 Jeep Station Wagon. 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, 1981 Ferrari 400 (392 Nm) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Jeep Station Wagon. (145 Nm). This means 1981 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Jeep Station Wagon.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ferrari 400 | 1949 Jeep Station Wagon | |
Make | Ferrari | Jeep |
Model | 400 | Station Wagon |
Year Released | 1981 | 1949 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 2199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 392 Nm | 145 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2650 mm |