1976 Ferrari 400 vs. 1970 Plymouth Superbird

To start off, 1976 Ferrari 400 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Plymouth Superbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Plymouth Superbird would be higher. At 6,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Plymouth Superbird is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 163 kg more than 1970 Plymouth Superbird.

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, 1970 Plymouth Superbird (665 Nm) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ferrari 400. (422 Nm). This means 1970 Plymouth Superbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ferrari 400. 1970 Plymouth Superbird has automatic transmission and 1976 Ferrari 400 has manual transmission. 1976 Ferrari 400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Plymouth Superbird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1976 Ferrari 400 1970 Plymouth Superbird
Make Ferrari Plymouth
Model 400 Superbird
Year Released 1976 1970
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4822 cc 6982 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 335 HP 0 HP
Torque 422 Nm 665 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 6 seats
Vehicle Weight 1830 kg 1667 kg
Vehicle Width 1800 mm 2020 mm
Vehicle Height 1320 mm 1350 mm
Wheelbase Size 2710 mm 2930 mm