1983 Ferrari 400 vs. 1973 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1983 Ferrari 400 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ferrari 400 (310 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1973 Ford Fairlane. (212 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 215 kg more than 1973 Ford Fairlane. 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, 1973 Ford Fairlane (427 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ferrari 400. (392 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1973 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ferrari 400. 1973 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1983 Ferrari 400 has manual transmission. 1983 Ferrari 400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Ferrari 400 | 1973 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 400 | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1983 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 5766 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 212 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 392 Nm | 427 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 101.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 88.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2950 mm |