1976 Ferrari 400 vs. 1976 Ferrari 400 GTS Automatic
To start off, both 1976 Ferrari 400 and 1976 Ferrari 400 GTS Automatic were released in the same year (1976). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1976 Ferrari 400 GTS Automatic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 400 GTS Automatic (340 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1976 Ferrari 400 . (335 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 400 GTS Automatic should accelerate faster than 1976 Ferrari 400 . With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ferrari 400 GTS Automatic weights approximately 66 kg more than 1976 Ferrari 400 . 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, both vehicles can yield 422 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 1976 Ferrari 400 GTS Automatic 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. 1976 Ferrari 400 GTS Automatic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ferrari 400 | 1976 Ferrari 400 GTS Automatic | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | 400 | 400 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4822 cc | 4823 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 422 Nm | 422 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1896 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 120 L |
