1999 Ferrari F399 vs. 1974 Ford Capri
To start off, 1999 Ferrari F399 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Ford Capri 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 613 more horse power than 1974 Ford Capri. (137 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ferrari F399 should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Capri weights approximately 539 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. Let's talk about torque, 1999 Ferrari F399 (373 Nm) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ford Capri. (236 Nm). This means 1999 Ferrari F399 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Ferrari F399 | 1974 Ford Capri | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | F399 | Capri |
Year Released | 1999 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2997 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 750 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 373 Nm | 236 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 1 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 606 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 970 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2570 mm |