1998 Ferrari 456M vs. 1979 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1998 Ferrari 456M is newer by 19 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 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 250 more horse power than 1979 Ford Fairlane. (185 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ferrari 456M should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ferrari 456M weights approximately 265 kg more than 1979 Ford Fairlane. 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 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Fairlane. (344 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1998 Ferrari 456M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Fairlane. 1979 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1998 Ferrari 456M has manual transmission. 1998 Ferrari 456M 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:
1998 Ferrari 456M | 1979 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 456M | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1998 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5473 cc | 4940 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 435 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 550 Nm | 344 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2950 mm |