1989 Ferrari Mythos vs. 1979 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1989 Ferrari Mythos is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,942 cc (12 cylinders), 1989 Ferrari Mythos is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ferrari Mythos (376 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1979 Ford Fairlane. (185 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari Mythos should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 180 kg more than 1989 Ferrari Mythos.
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, 1989 Ferrari Mythos (480 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Fairlane. (344 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1989 Ferrari Mythos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Fairlane. 1979 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1989 Ferrari Mythos has manual transmission. 1989 Ferrari Mythos will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Ferrari Mythos | 1979 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | Mythos | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1989 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 4940 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 376 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 480 Nm | 344 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2100 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1070 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2950 mm |