1977 Ferrari 400 vs. 1962 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, 1977 Ferrari 400 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Sunbeam Alpine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Sunbeam Alpine 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 257 more horse power than 1962 Sunbeam Alpine. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1962 Sunbeam Alpine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 835 kg more than 1962 Sunbeam Alpine. 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 295 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Sunbeam Alpine. (127 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1977 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Sunbeam Alpine.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ferrari 400 | 1962 Sunbeam Alpine | |
Make | Ferrari | Sunbeam |
Model | 400 | Alpine |
Year Released | 1977 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 1592 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 336 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 422 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 81.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 40 L |