1976 Ferrari 400 vs. 1976 Ferrari 512 BB
To start off, both 1976 Ferrari 400 and 1976 Ferrari 512 BB were released in the same year (1976). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,942 cc, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB (355 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1976 Ferrari 400. (335 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB should accelerate faster than 1976 Ferrari 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 430 kg more than 1976 Ferrari 512 BB.
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 512 BB (460 Nm) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ferrari 400. (422 Nm). This means 1976 Ferrari 512 BB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ferrari 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ferrari 400 | 1976 Ferrari 512 BB | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | 400 | 512 BB |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4822 cc | 4942 cc |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 422 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 78 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 | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 110 L |
