1984 Ferrari 400 vs. 2009 Ford F-350
To start off, 2009 Ford F-350 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari 400 (310 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2009 Ford F-350. (300 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford F-350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 864 kg more than 2009 Ford F-350. 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, 2009 Ford F-350 (495 Nm) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ferrari 400. (392 Nm). This means 2009 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ferrari 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ferrari 400 | 2009 Ford F-350 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 400 | F-350 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4823 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 392 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 144 L |
