1976 Ferrari 400 vs. 1961 Triumph Vitesse
To start off, 1976 Ferrari 400 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Triumph Vitesse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Triumph Vitesse 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 270 more horse power than 1961 Triumph Vitesse. (70 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1961 Triumph Vitesse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 1016 kg more than 1961 Triumph Vitesse. 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, 1976 Ferrari 400 (422 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 297 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Triumph Vitesse. (125 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1976 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Triumph Vitesse.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ferrari 400 | 1961 Triumph Vitesse | |
Make | Ferrari | Triumph |
Model | 400 | Vitesse |
Year Released | 1976 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 1594 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 422 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1896 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 29 L |