1979 Ferrari 400 vs. 1980 ZIL 4104
To start off, 1980 ZIL 4104 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 7,695 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 ZIL 4104 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 ZIL 4104 (311 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1979 Ferrari 400. (310 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 ZIL 4104 should accelerate faster than 1979 Ferrari 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 ZIL 4104 weights approximately 1362 kg more than 1979 Ferrari 400. 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, 1980 ZIL 4104 (608 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ferrari 400. (392 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1980 ZIL 4104 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ferrari 400. 1980 ZIL 4104 has automatic transmission and 1979 Ferrari 400 has manual transmission. 1979 Ferrari 400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 ZIL 4104 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ferrari 400 | 1980 ZIL 4104 | |
Make | Ferrari | ZIL |
Model | 400 | 4104 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 7695 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 311 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 392 Nm | 608 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1973 kg | 3335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2100 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3340 mm |