1981 Ferrari 400 vs. 1970 Ford 17
To start off, 1981 Ferrari 400 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford 17. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford 17 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 (306 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 247 more horse power than 1970 Ford 17. (59 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 755 kg more than 1970 Ford 17. 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 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford 17. (112 Nm). This means 1981 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Ferrari 400 | 1970 Ford 17 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 400 | 17 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4823 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 392 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 118 L | 87 L |
