1999 Ferrari F399 vs. 1981 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1999 Ferrari F399 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Cortina 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 691 more horse power than 1981 Ford Cortina. (59 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ferrari F399 should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Cortina weights approximately 394 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 281 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Cortina. (92 Nm). This means 1999 Ferrari F399 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Cortina. 1999 Ferrari F399 has automatic transmission and 1981 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1981 Ford Cortina 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 | 1981 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | F399 | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 1293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 750 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 606 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 970 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 54 L |
