1985 Ferrari 412 GT vs. 1975 Ford LTD
To start off, 1985 Ferrari 412 GT is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford LTD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford LTD would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ferrari 412 GT weights approximately 5 kg more than 1975 Ford LTD.
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, 1975 Ford LTD (515 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ferrari 412 GT. (451 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1975 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ferrari 412 GT. 1975 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 1985 Ferrari 412 GT has manual transmission. 1985 Ferrari 412 GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Ford LTD will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Ferrari 412 GT | 1975 Ford LTD | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 412 GT | LTD |
Year Released | 1985 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 5763 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 451 Nm | 515 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3080 mm |