1972 Chevrolet Biscayne vs. 1979 Ferrari 400
To start off, 1979 Ferrari 400 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1979 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ferrari 400 (315 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne. (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 11 kg more than 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne. 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, 1979 Ferrari 400 (412 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne. (251 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1979 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne. 1979 Ferrari 400 has automatic transmission and 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne has manual transmission. 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ferrari 400 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne | 1979 Ferrari 400 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
| Model | Biscayne | 400 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4097 cc | 4823 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 315 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 412 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.2 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1807 kg | 1818 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5590 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 120 L |
