1971 Chrysler Newport vs. 1982 Ferrari 400
To start off, 1982 Ferrari 400 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Chrysler Newport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Chrysler Newport would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Chrysler Newport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ferrari 400 (306 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1971 Chrysler Newport. (173 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1971 Chrysler Newport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chrysler Newport weights approximately 85 kg more than 1982 Ferrari 400.
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, 1982 Ferrari 400 (392 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Chrysler Newport. (387 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1982 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Chrysler Newport.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Chrysler Newport | 1982 Ferrari 400 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Ferrari |
| Model | Newport | 400 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 4823 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 392 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1915 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 120 L |
