1999 Ferrari F399 vs. 1973 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 1999 Ferrari F399 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Vauxhall Victor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Vauxhall Victor would be higher. At 2,997 cc (10 cylinders), 1999 Ferrari F399 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ferrari F399 (750 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 641 more horse power than 1973 Vauxhall Victor. (109 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ferrari F399 should accelerate faster than 1973 Vauxhall Victor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Vauxhall Victor weights approximately 554 kg more than 1999 Ferrari F399.
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. 1999 Ferrari F399 has automatic transmission and 1973 Vauxhall Victor has manual transmission. 1973 Vauxhall Victor will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Ferrari F399 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ferrari F399 | 1973 Vauxhall Victor | |
| Make | Ferrari | Vauxhall |
| Model | F399 | Victor |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 2278 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 750 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 606 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 970 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2680 mm |
