2009 Ferrari F430 vs. 1975 Ford Capri
To start off, 2009 Ferrari F430 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Capri would be higher. At 4,306 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ferrari F430 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ferrari F430 (483 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 395 more horse power than 1975 Ford Capri. (88 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ferrari F430 weights approximately 502 kg more than 1975 Ford Capri. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Ferrari F430 (465 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 339 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Capri. (126 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Ferrari F430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ferrari F430 | 1975 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | F430 | Capri |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4306 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 483 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 465 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 87.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1023 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 58 L |
