1976 Ferrari 400 vs. 1961 Land Rover A 109
To start off, 1976 Ferrari 400 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Land Rover A 109. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Land Rover A 109 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 278 more horse power than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (62 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1961 Land Rover A 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 316 kg more than 1961 Land Rover A 109. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1961 Land Rover A 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Ferrari 400. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1961 Land Rover A 109 will offer significantly more control. 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 284 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (138 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1976 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Land Rover A 109. 1976 Ferrari 400 has automatic transmission and 1961 Land Rover A 109 has manual transmission. 1961 Land Rover A 109 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Ferrari 400 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ferrari 400 | 1961 Land Rover A 109 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Land Rover |
| Model | 400 | A 109 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4823 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 422 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1896 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2780 mm |
