1999 Ferrari Maranello vs. 1973 ZIL 117
To start off, 1999 Ferrari Maranello is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 ZIL 117. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 ZIL 117 would be higher. At 6,959 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 ZIL 117 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ferrari Maranello (478 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1973 ZIL 117. (296 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ferrari Maranello should accelerate faster than 1973 ZIL 117. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 ZIL 117 weights approximately 1307 kg more than 1999 Ferrari Maranello.
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, 1973 ZIL 117 (570 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ferrari Maranello. (563 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1973 ZIL 117 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ferrari Maranello.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ferrari Maranello | 1973 ZIL 117 | |
| Make | Ferrari | ZIL |
| Model | Maranello | 117 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5474 cc | 6959 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 478 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 563 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 2952 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 5730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3310 mm |
