1978 Ferrari 400 vs. 1965 Lamborghini 400
To start off, 1978 Ferrari 400 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Lamborghini 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Lamborghini 400 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1978 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ferrari 400 (335 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1965 Lamborghini 400. (320 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1965 Lamborghini 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 358 kg more than 1965 Lamborghini 400. 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, 1978 Ferrari 400 (422 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Lamborghini 400. (355 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1978 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Lamborghini 400.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ferrari 400 | 1965 Lamborghini 400 | |
Make | Ferrari | Lamborghini |
Model | 400 | 400 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1965 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 3929 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 320 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 422 Nm | 355 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 82.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 62 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1472 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 86 L |