1976 Ferrari 400 vs. 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe
To start off, 1976 Ferrari 400 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1976 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 400 (340 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe.
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, 1976 Ferrari 400 (422 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe. (214 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1976 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ferrari 400 | 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe | |
Make | Ferrari | Hudson |
Model | 400 | Italia Coupe |
Year Released | 1976 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 3303 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 422 Nm | 214 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.0:1 |
Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 153 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2670 mm |