1989 Ferrari 412 GT vs. 1959 Ford Fairlane

To start off, 1989 Ferrari 412 GT is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ferrari 412 GT (340 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1959 Ford Fairlane. (168 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari 412 GT should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 209 kg more than 1989 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. 1959 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1989 Ferrari 412 GT has manual transmission. 1989 Ferrari 412 GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1959 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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