1982 Ferrari 400 vs. 2002 Ford Tonka

To start off, 2002 Ford Tonka is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Ford Tonka is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ferrari 400 (306 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 2002 Ford Tonka. (128 HP @ 6150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Tonka. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 528 kg more than 2002 Ford Tonka. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2002 Ford Tonka is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1982 Ferrari 400. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Ford Tonka will offer significantly more control. 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, 2002 Ford Tonka (814 Nm) has 422 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ferrari 400. (392 Nm). This means 2002 Ford Tonka will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ferrari 400. 2002 Ford Tonka has automatic transmission and 1982 Ferrari 400 has manual transmission. 1982 Ferrari 400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Ford Tonka will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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