1978 Avanti Avanti vs. 1999 Ferrari F399
To start off, 1999 Ferrari F399 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 6,568 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ferrari F399 (750 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 573 more horse power than 1978 Avanti Avanti. (177 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ferrari F399 should accelerate faster than 1978 Avanti Avanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 974 kg more than 1999 Ferrari F399.
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, 1978 Avanti Avanti (442 Nm) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ferrari F399. (373 Nm). This means 1978 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ferrari F399. 1999 Ferrari F399 has automatic transmission and 1978 Avanti Avanti has manual transmission. 1978 Avanti Avanti will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Ferrari F399 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Avanti Avanti | 1999 Ferrari F399 | |
Make | Avanti | Ferrari |
Model | Avanti | F399 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1999 |
Engine Size | 6568 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 750 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 8250 RPM |
Torque | 442 Nm | 373 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 606 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 970 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3010 mm |