1977 Ferrari 400 vs. 1951 Tatra T600
To start off, 1977 Ferrari 400 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Tatra T600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Tatra T600 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1977 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ferrari 400 (336 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 285 more horse power than 1951 Tatra T600. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1951 Tatra T600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 660 kg more than 1951 Tatra T600. 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, 1977 Ferrari 400 (422 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 304 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Tatra T600. (118 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1977 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Tatra T600.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ferrari 400 | 1951 Tatra T600 | |
Make | Ferrari | Tatra |
Model | 400 | T600 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1951 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 1952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 336 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 422 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2710 mm |