1976 Ferrari 400 vs. 2010 Chrysler 300
To start off, 2010 Chrysler 300 is newer by 34 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 6,100 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chrysler 300 (425 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1976 Ferrari 400. (340 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ferrari 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 1 kg more than 2010 Chrysler 300.
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, 2010 Chrysler 300 (569 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ferrari 400. (422 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2010 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ferrari 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ferrari 400 | 2010 Chrysler 300 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Chrysler |
| Model | 400 | 300 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4823 cc | 6100 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 425 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 422 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1896 kg | 1895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1882 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3048 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 72 L |
