1984 Ferrari 400 vs. 1954 Ford Popular

To start off, 1984 Ferrari 400 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ford Popular would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1984 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari 400 (310 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 284 more horse power than 1954 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 1095 kg more than 1954 Ford Popular. 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, 1984 Ferrari 400 (392 Nm) has 329 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Popular. (63 Nm). This means 1984 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Popular.

Compare all specifications:

1984 Ferrari 400 1954 Ford Popular
Make Ferrari Ford
Model 400 Popular
Year Released 1984 1954
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4823 cc 1172 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 310 HP 26 HP
Engine RPM 6400 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 392 Nm 63 Nm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Vehicle Weight 1830 kg 735 kg
Vehicle Length 4820 mm 3880 mm
Vehicle Width 1800 mm 1440 mm
Vehicle Height 1320 mm 1630 mm
Wheelbase Size 2710 mm 2300 mm