1976 Ferrari 400 vs. 2008 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Defender is newer by 32 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 221 kg more than 1976 Ferrari 400.
Because 2008 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Ferrari 400. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Defender. (301 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1976 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Defender. 1976 Ferrari 400 has automatic transmission and 2008 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2008 Land Rover Defender 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 | 2008 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Ferrari | Land Rover |
Model | 400 | Defender |
Year Released | 1976 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 2495 cc |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 422 Nm | 301 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 129 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1896 kg | 2117 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 2040 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3230 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 93 L |