1978 Ferrari 400 vs. 1980 Ferrari 400
To start off, 1980 Ferrari 400 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ferrari 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 25 more horse power than 1980 Ferrari 400. (310 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1980 Ferrari 400.
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 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ferrari 400. (392 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1978 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ferrari 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ferrari 400 | 1980 Ferrari 400 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | 400 | 400 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4823 cc | 4821 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 422 Nm | 392 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 120 L |
