1978 Alpine A 442 vs. 1976 Ferrari 400
To start off, 1978 Alpine A 442 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1976 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Alpine A 442 (484 HP @ 9900 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1976 Ferrari 400. (340 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Alpine A 442 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ferrari 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 1156 kg more than 1978 Alpine A 442.
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. 1976 Ferrari 400 has automatic transmission and 1978 Alpine A 442 has manual transmission. 1978 Alpine A 442 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Ferrari 400 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Alpine A 442 | 1976 Ferrari 400 | |
| Make | Alpine | Ferrari |
| Model | A 442 | 400 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4823 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 484 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 9900 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1896 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2700 mm |
