1979 Ferrari 400 vs. 1951 MG YB
To start off, 1979 Ferrari 400 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 MG YB. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 MG YB would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1979 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ferrari 400 (310 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 265 more horse power than 1951 MG YB. (45 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1951 MG YB. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 913 kg more than 1951 MG YB. 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, 1979 Ferrari 400 (392 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 313 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 MG YB. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1979 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 MG YB.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ferrari 400 | 1951 MG YB | |
| Make | Ferrari | MG |
| Model | 400 | YB |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1951 |
| Engine Size | 4823 cc | 1250 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 392 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1973 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2520 mm |
