1979 Ferrari 400 vs. 1971 Land Rover Serie III
To start off, 1979 Ferrari 400 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Land Rover Serie III. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Land Rover Serie III would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1979 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 414 kg more than 1971 Land Rover Serie III.
Because 1971 Land Rover Serie III is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Ferrari 400. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 Land Rover Serie III will offer significantly more control. 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. 1979 Ferrari 400 has automatic transmission and 1971 Land Rover Serie III has manual transmission. 1971 Land Rover Serie III will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ferrari 400 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ferrari 400 | 1971 Land Rover Serie III | |
| Make | Ferrari | Land Rover |
| Model | 400 | Serie III |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4823 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 315 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1818 kg | 1404 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2240 mm |
