1976 Ferrari 400 vs. 1976 Subaru Leone
To start off, both 1976 Ferrari 400 and 1976 Subaru Leone 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 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 400 (340 HP) has 280 more horse power than 1976 Subaru Leone. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1976 Subaru Leone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 1101 kg more than 1976 Subaru Leone. 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, 1976 Subaru Leone, 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 328 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Subaru Leone. (94 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1976 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Subaru Leone. 1976 Ferrari 400 has automatic transmission and 1976 Subaru Leone has manual transmission. 1976 Subaru Leone 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 | 1976 Subaru Leone | |
Make | Ferrari | Subaru |
Model | 400 | Leone |
Year Released | 1976 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 1359 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 60 HP |
Torque | 422 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1896 kg | 795 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2450 mm |