1985 Ferrari 400 vs. 1985 Ford Fairlane
To start off, both 1985 Ferrari 400 and 1985 Ford Fairlane were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1985 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ferrari 400 (306 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1985 Ford Fairlane. (137 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 200 kg more than 1985 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, 1985 Ferrari 400 (392 Nm) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Fairlane. (304 Nm). This means 1985 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Ferrari 400 | 1985 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 400 | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4823 cc | 4089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 392 Nm | 304 Nm |
| 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 | 1330 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2950 mm |
