1969 AMC Hornet vs. 1977 Ferrari 400
To start off, 1977 Ferrari 400 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 AMC Hornet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 AMC Hornet would be higher. At 4,983 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 AMC Hornet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ferrari 400 (336 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1969 AMC Hornet. (210 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1969 AMC Hornet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 481 kg more than 1969 AMC Hornet. 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, 1977 Ferrari 400 (422 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 AMC Hornet. (414 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1977 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 AMC Hornet. 1969 AMC Hornet has automatic transmission and 1977 Ferrari 400 has manual transmission. 1977 Ferrari 400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 AMC Hornet will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 AMC Hornet | 1977 Ferrari 400 | |
| Make | AMC | Ferrari |
| Model | Hornet | 400 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4983 cc | 4823 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 336 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 422 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.4 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1349 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2700 mm |
