1962 Ferrari 400 Superamerica vs. 1981 Ferrari 400
To start off, 1981 Ferrari 400 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ferrari 400 Superamerica would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1981 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Ferrari 400 Superamerica (335 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1981 Ferrari 400. (310 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Ferrari 400 Superamerica should accelerate faster than 1981 Ferrari 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 240 kg more than 1962 Ferrari 400 Superamerica.
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, 1981 Ferrari 400 (392 Nm) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. (305 Nm). This means 1981 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ferrari 400 Superamerica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Ferrari 400 Superamerica | 1981 Ferrari 400 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | 400 Superamerica | 400 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3967 cc | 4823 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 392 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 119 L | 120 L |
