1985 Ferrari 412 GT vs. 1969 Ford Ranchero
To start off, 1985 Ferrari 412 GT is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Ranchero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Ranchero would be higher. At 7,022 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Ford Ranchero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford Ranchero (355 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1985 Ferrari 412 GT. (340 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Ranchero should accelerate faster than 1985 Ferrari 412 GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ferrari 412 GT weights approximately 320 kg more than 1969 Ford Ranchero.
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, 1969 Ford Ranchero (651 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ferrari 412 GT. (451 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Ranchero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ferrari 412 GT.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Ferrari 412 GT | 1969 Ford Ranchero | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 412 GT | Ranchero |
Year Released | 1985 | 1969 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 7022 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 355 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 451 Nm | 651 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1565 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 41 L |