1979 Ferrari 400 vs. 1989 Lotus Carlton
To start off, 1989 Lotus Carlton is newer by 10 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 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1979 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1989 Lotus Carlton (569 Nm) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ferrari 400. (392 Nm). This means 1989 Lotus Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ferrari 400.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ferrari 400 | 1989 Lotus Carlton | |
Make | Ferrari | Lotus |
Model | 400 | Carlton |
Year Released | 1979 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 3615 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 392 Nm | 569 Nm |
Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 289 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2750 mm |