1985 Ferrari 400 vs. 2008 Ford F-350
To start off, 2008 Ford F-350 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 6,802 cc (10 cylinders), 2008 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford F-350 (362 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1985 Ferrari 400. (306 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 1985 Ferrari 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 723 kg more than 2008 Ford F-350.
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, 2008 Ford F-350 (620 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ferrari 400. (392 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ferrari 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Ferrari 400 | 2008 Ford F-350 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 400 | F-350 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4822 cc | 6802 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 362 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 392 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1107 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 6260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3970 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 115 L |
