1983 Ferrari 400 vs. 1983 Ford Fairlane
To start off, both 1983 Ferrari 400 and 1983 Ford Fairlane were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1983 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ferrari 400 (306 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1983 Ford Fairlane. (148 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1983 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 200 kg more than 1983 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, 1983 Ferrari 400 (393 Nm) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ford Fairlane. (326 Nm). This means 1983 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Ferrari 400 | 1983 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 400 | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 4093 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 306 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 326 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 99.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2950 mm |