1977 Ferrari 400 vs. 1980 Talbot Tagora
To start off, 1980 Talbot Tagora is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ferrari 400 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 264 more horse power than 1980 Talbot Tagora. (72 HP @ 4150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1980 Talbot Tagora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 462 kg more than 1980 Talbot Tagora. 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 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Talbot Tagora. (180 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1977 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Talbot Tagora.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ferrari 400 | 1980 Talbot Tagora | |
Make | Ferrari | Talbot |
Model | 400 | Tagora |
Year Released | 1977 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 2304 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 336 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4150 RPM |
Torque | 422 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 83 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1368 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 70 L |