1976 Ferrari 400 vs. 1970 Innocenti C
To start off, 1976 Ferrari 400 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Innocenti C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Innocenti C 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) has 283 more horse power than 1970 Innocenti C. (57 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1970 Innocenti C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 1126 kg more than 1970 Innocenti C. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1976 Ferrari 400 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1976 Ferrari 400. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1970 Innocenti C, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 339 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Innocenti C. (83 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Innocenti C. 1976 Ferrari 400 has automatic transmission and 1970 Innocenti C has manual transmission. 1970 Innocenti C 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.
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1976 Ferrari 400 | 1970 Innocenti C | |
Make | Ferrari | Innocenti |
Model | 400 | C |
Year Released | 1976 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 57 HP |
Torque | 422 Nm | 83 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1896 kg | 770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 28 L |