1998 Ferrari 456M vs. 1967 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1998 Ferrari 456M is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 5,473 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 Ferrari 456M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ferrari 456M (435 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 376 more horse power than 1967 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ferrari 456M should accelerate faster than 1967 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ferrari 456M weights approximately 810 kg more than 1967 Ford Corsair. 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, 1998 Ferrari 456M (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 449 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1998 Ferrari 456M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ferrari 456M | 1967 Ford Corsair | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 456M | Corsair |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5473 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 435 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 72.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 45 L |
