1984 Ferrari 400 vs. 1968 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1984 Ferrari 400 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford 12 M 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 266 more horse power than 1968 Ford 12 M. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 980 kg more than 1968 Ford 12 M. 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 312 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford 12 M. (80 Nm). This means 1984 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford 12 M.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ferrari 400 | 1968 Ford 12 M | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 400 | 12 M |
Year Released | 1984 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 1182 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 392 Nm | 80 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 40 L |