1976 Ferrari 400 vs. 1981 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 1981 Toyota Soarer is newer by 5 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 @ 6500 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Soarer. (157 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Soarer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 591 kg more than 1981 Toyota Soarer. 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 @ 4600 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Soarer. (235 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1976 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Soarer. 1976 Ferrari 400 has automatic transmission and 1981 Toyota Soarer has manual transmission. 1981 Toyota Soarer 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 | 1981 Toyota Soarer | |
Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
Model | 400 | Soarer |
Year Released | 1976 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 2759 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 157 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 422 Nm | 235 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1896 kg | 1305 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2670 mm |