1976 Ferrari 400 vs. 1979 Triumph Spitfire
To start off, 1979 Triumph Spitfire is newer by 3 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 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1976 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 400 (340 HP) has 283 more horse power than 1979 Triumph Spitfire. (57 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1979 Triumph Spitfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 1109 kg more than 1979 Triumph Spitfire. 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, 1976 Ferrari 400 (422 Nm) has 323 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Triumph Spitfire. (99 Nm). This means 1976 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Triumph Spitfire. 1976 Ferrari 400 has automatic transmission and 1979 Triumph Spitfire has manual transmission. 1979 Triumph Spitfire 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.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ferrari 400 | 1979 Triumph Spitfire | |
Make | Ferrari | Triumph |
Model | 400 | Spitfire |
Year Released | 1976 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 1491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 57 HP |
Torque | 422 Nm | 99 Nm |
Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 152 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1896 kg | 787 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2110 mm |