1978 Ferrari 400 vs. 1978 Subaru Rex

To start off, both 1978 Ferrari 400 and 1978 Subaru Rex were released in the same year (1978). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 306 more horse power than 1978 Subaru Rex. (29 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1978 Subaru Rex. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 1295 kg more than 1978 Subaru Rex. 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 380 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Subaru Rex. (42 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Subaru Rex.

Compare all specifications:

1978 Ferrari 400 1978 Subaru Rex
Make Ferrari Subaru
Model 400 Rex
Year Released 1978 1978
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Size 4823 cc 544 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 2 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 335 HP 29 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 6200 RPM
Torque 422 Nm 42 Nm
Torque RPM 4600 RPM 3500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Vehicle Weight 1830 kg 535 kg
Vehicle Length 4820 mm 3000 mm
Vehicle Width 1800 mm 1300 mm
Vehicle Height 1330 mm 1290 mm
Wheelbase Size 2710 mm 1930 mm


 

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