1986 Ferrari 412 GT vs. 1979 Ford LTD
To start off, 1986 Ferrari 412 GT is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford LTD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford LTD would be higher. Both 1986 Ferrari 412 GT and 1979 Ford LTD are equipped with a 4,942 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ferrari 412 GT (340 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1979 Ford LTD. (133 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ferrari 412 GT should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford LTD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ferrari 412 GT weights approximately 199 kg more than 1979 Ford LTD. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1986 Ferrari 412 GT (451 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford LTD. (332 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1986 Ferrari 412 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford LTD. 1979 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 1986 Ferrari 412 GT has manual transmission. 1986 Ferrari 412 GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ford LTD will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Ferrari 412 GT | 1979 Ford LTD | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 412 GT | LTD |
Year Released | 1986 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 451 Nm | 332 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 8.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1686 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 80 L |