1996 Ferrari 550 vs. 1972 Ford GT 40
To start off, 1996 Ferrari 550 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Ferrari 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari 550 (485 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1972 Ford GT 40. (350 HP @ 7200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford GT 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ferrari 550 weights approximately 730 kg more than 1972 Ford GT 40. 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, 1996 Ferrari 550 (568 Nm) has 483 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1996 Ferrari 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Ferrari 550 | 1972 Ford GT 40 | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 550 | GT 40 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1972 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5474 cc | 4195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 485 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 568 Nm | 85 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 95.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 72.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 114 L | 125 L |