1993 Ferrari 456 vs. 1961 Ford Station Wagon
To start off, 1993 Ferrari 456 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Ford Station Wagon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Ford Station Wagon would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 Ferrari 456 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Ford Station Wagon weights approximately 125 kg more than 1993 Ferrari 456.
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. 1961 Ford Station Wagon has automatic transmission and 1993 Ferrari 456 has manual transmission. 1993 Ferrari 456 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1961 Ford Station Wagon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1993 Ferrari 456 | 1961 Ford Station Wagon | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 456 | Station Wagon |
Year Released | 1993 | 1961 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5474 cc | 3655 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 435 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1820 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3030 mm |