1985 Ferrari 400 vs. 2011 Ford E-150
To start off, 2011 Ford E-150 is newer by 26 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 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 81 more horse power than 2011 Ford E-150. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford E-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford E-150 weights approximately 781 kg more than 1985 Ferrari 400.
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 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford E-150. (387 Nm). This means 1985 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford E-150. 2011 Ford E-150 has automatic transmission and 1985 Ferrari 400 has manual transmission. 1985 Ferrari 400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Ford E-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Ferrari 400 | 2011 Ford E-150 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 400 | E-150 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4823 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 392 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 2611 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5504 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 2085 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3505 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 118 L | 125 L |
