1960 Chrysler Imperial vs. 1979 Ferrari 400
To start off, 1979 Ferrari 400 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Chrysler Imperial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Chrysler Imperial would be higher. At 5,802 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Chrysler Imperial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ferrari 400 (310 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1960 Chrysler Imperial. (276 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1960 Chrysler Imperial. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Chrysler Imperial weights approximately 387 kg more than 1979 Ferrari 400.
Let's talk about torque, 1960 Chrysler Imperial (510 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ferrari 400. (392 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1960 Chrysler Imperial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ferrari 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Chrysler Imperial | 1979 Ferrari 400 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Ferrari |
| Model | Imperial | 400 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5802 cc | 4823 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 392 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 1973 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6170 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3800 mm | 2710 mm |
