1976 Ferrari 400 vs. 2010 Lexus IS
To start off, 2010 Lexus IS 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 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 136 more horse power than 2010 Lexus IS. (204 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 2010 Lexus IS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 154 kg more than 2010 Lexus IS. 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 171 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Lexus IS. (251 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1976 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Lexus IS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ferrari 400 | 2010 Lexus IS | |
| Make | Ferrari | Lexus |
| Model | 400 | IS |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4823 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 422 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1896 kg | 1742 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4633 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1415 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2731 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 65 L |
