1952 Ferrari 500 F2 vs. 1978 Ferrari 400
To start off, 1978 Ferrari 400 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ferrari 500 F2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ferrari 500 F2 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1978 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ferrari 400 (335 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1952 Ferrari 500 F2. (177 HP @ 7500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1952 Ferrari 500 F2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 1270 kg more than 1952 Ferrari 500 F2. 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.
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1952 Ferrari 500 F2 | 1978 Ferrari 400 | |
Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
Model | 500 F2 | 400 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1978 |
Engine Size | 1985 cc | 4823 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 1830 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2710 mm |