1976 Ferrari 400 vs. 1977 Ford LTD
To start off, 1977 Ford LTD is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 400 (335 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1977 Ford LTD. (296 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford LTD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1977 Ford LTD. 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, 1977 Ford LTD (525 Nm) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ferrari 400. (422 Nm). This means 1977 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ferrari 400. 1977 Ford LTD 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. 1977 Ford LTD will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ferrari 400 | 1977 Ford LTD | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 400 | LTD |
Year Released | 1976 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4822 cc | 5763 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 422 Nm | 525 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3080 mm |