1982 Ferrari 400 vs. 1977 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1982 Ferrari 400 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1982 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ferrari 400 (306 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 1977 Ford Cortina. (86 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 720 kg more than 1977 Ford Cortina. 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, 1982 Ferrari 400 (392 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Cortina. (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1982 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Ferrari 400 | 1977 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 400 | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4823 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 392 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2580 mm |
