1984 Ferrari 400 vs. 1964 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1984 Ferrari 400 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Cortina 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 261 more horse power than 1964 Ford Cortina. (49 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 1055 kg more than 1964 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, 1984 Ferrari 400 (392 Nm) has 302 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Cortina. (90 Nm). This means 1984 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ferrari 400 | 1964 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 400 | Cortina |
Year Released | 1984 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 1198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 392 Nm | 90 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 58.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 775 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 31 L |