1978 Ferrari 400 vs. 2007 Ferrari F430
To start off, 2007 Ferrari F430 is newer by 29 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, 2007 Ferrari F430 (483 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1978 Ferrari 400. (335 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster than 1978 Ferrari 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 380 kg more than 2007 Ferrari F430.
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, 2007 Ferrari F430 (465 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ferrari 400. (422 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2007 Ferrari F430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ferrari 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ferrari 400 | 2007 Ferrari F430 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | 400 | F430 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4823 cc | 4308 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 483 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 422 Nm | 465 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 95 L |
