1977 De Tomaso Longchamp vs. 1980 Ferrari Pinin
To start off, 1980 Ferrari Pinin is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 De Tomaso Longchamp. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 De Tomaso Longchamp would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 De Tomaso Longchamp is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ferrari Pinin (355 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1977 De Tomaso Longchamp. (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari Pinin should accelerate faster than 1977 De Tomaso Longchamp. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ferrari Pinin weights approximately 130 kg more than 1977 De Tomaso Longchamp. 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, 1980 Ferrari Pinin (459 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 De Tomaso Longchamp. (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Ferrari Pinin will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 De Tomaso Longchamp. 1977 De Tomaso Longchamp has automatic transmission and 1980 Ferrari Pinin has manual transmission. 1980 Ferrari Pinin will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 De Tomaso Longchamp will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1977 De Tomaso Longchamp | 1980 Ferrari Pinin | |
Make | De Tomaso | Ferrari |
Model | Longchamp | Pinin |
Year Released | 1977 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5763 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 355 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 459 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2760 mm |