1976 Ferrari 400 vs. 2007 SSC Aero
To start off, 2007 SSC Aero is newer by 31 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 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 SSC Aero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 SSC Aero (1,062 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 727 more horse power than 1976 Ferrari 400. (335 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 SSC Aero should accelerate faster than 1976 Ferrari 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 537 kg more than 2007 SSC Aero.
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, 2007 SSC Aero (1,357 Nm) has 935 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ferrari 400. (422 Nm). This means 2007 SSC Aero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ferrari 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ferrari 400 | 2007 SSC Aero | |
| Make | Ferrari | SSC |
| Model | 400 | Aero |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4822 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 1062 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 422 Nm | 1357 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1293 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1090 mm |
