1976 Ferrari 400 vs. 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast
To start off, 1976 Ferrari 400 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast would be higher. At 4,963 cc (12 cylinders), 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast (395 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1976 Ferrari 400. (335 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast should accelerate faster than 1976 Ferrari 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 290 kg more than 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast.
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, 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast (475 Nm) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ferrari 400. (422 Nm). This means 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ferrari 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ferrari 400 | 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | 400 | 500 Superfast |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4822 cc | 4963 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 422 Nm | 475 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 88.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 68 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 90 L |
