1976 Ferrari 400 vs. 2009 Saturn Sky
To start off, 2009 Saturn Sky is newer by 33 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 169 more horse power than 2009 Saturn Sky. (171 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 2009 Saturn Sky. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 552 kg more than 2009 Saturn Sky. 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 255 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Saturn Sky. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1976 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Saturn Sky. 1976 Ferrari 400 has automatic transmission and 2009 Saturn Sky has manual transmission. 2009 Saturn Sky 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 | 2009 Saturn Sky | |
Make | Ferrari | Saturn |
Model | 400 | Sky |
Year Released | 1976 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 2384 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 422 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.4:1 |
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 | 1344 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1820 mm |