1978 Ferrari 400 vs. 1976 Ferrari 400
To start off, 1978 Ferrari 400 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. Both 1978 Ferrari 400 and 1976 Ferrari 400 are equipped with a 4,823 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 400 (340 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1978 Ferrari 400. (335 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1978 Ferrari 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 66 kg more than 1978 Ferrari 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. 1976 Ferrari 400 has automatic transmission and 1978 Ferrari 400 has manual transmission. 1978 Ferrari 400 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.
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1978 Ferrari 400 | 1976 Ferrari 400 | |
Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
Model | 400 | 400 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 4823 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 340 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1896 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 120 L |