2001 Ferrari 456M vs. 1975 Ford LTD
To start off, 2001 Ferrari 456M is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford LTD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford LTD would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford LTD weights approximately 110 kg more than 2001 Ferrari 456M.
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, 2001 Ferrari 456M (540 Nm) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford LTD. (515 Nm). This means 2001 Ferrari 456M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford LTD. 1975 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 2001 Ferrari 456M has manual transmission. 2001 Ferrari 456M will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Ford LTD will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ferrari 456M | 1975 Ford LTD | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 456M | LTD |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5473 cc | 5763 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 436 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 540 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3080 mm |
