1976 Ferrari 400 vs. 2006 Ferrari 612
To start off, 2006 Ferrari 612 is newer by 30 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 5,752 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ferrari 612 (541 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1976 Ferrari 400. (340 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ferrari 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 585 kg more than 2006 Ferrari 612.
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, 2006 Ferrari 612 (589 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ferrari 400. (422 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2006 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ferrari 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ferrari 400 | 2006 Ferrari 612 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | 400 | 612 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4823 cc | 5752 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 541 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7250 RPM |
| Torque | 422 Nm | 589 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 89.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 110 L |
