1985 Ferrari 412 GT vs. 2013 Ford E-Series
To start off, 2013 Ford E-Series is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ferrari 412 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ferrari 412 GT would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford E-Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ferrari 412 GT (340 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2013 Ford E-Series. (252 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ferrari 412 GT should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford E-Series. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford E-Series weights approximately 945 kg more than 1985 Ferrari 412 GT.
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, 2013 Ford E-Series (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ferrari 412 GT. (451 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2013 Ford E-Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ferrari 412 GT. 2013 Ford E-Series 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. 2013 Ford E-Series will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1985 Ferrari 412 GT | 2013 Ford E-Series | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 412 GT | E-Series |
Year Released | 1985 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 451 Nm | 474 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 106 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.06:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 12 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 2830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5504 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2017 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 2111 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3505 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 181 L |