1977 Ferrari 400 vs. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 21 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 118 more horse power than 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser. (218 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 640 kg more than 1977 Ferrari 400.
Because 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1977 Ferrari 400. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser (441 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ferrari 400. (422 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ferrari 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Ferrari 400 | 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
| Model | 400 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4823 cc | 4164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 336 HP | 218 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 422 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 2470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 60 L |
