1979 Ferrari 400 vs. 1996 Plymouth Prowler
To start off, 1996 Plymouth Prowler is newer by 17 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 4,822 cc (12 cylinders), 1979 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ferrari 400 (306 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1996 Plymouth Prowler. (253 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1996 Plymouth Prowler. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 546 kg more than 1996 Plymouth Prowler. 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. 1996 Plymouth Prowler 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. 1996 Plymouth Prowler will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1979 Ferrari 400 | 1996 Plymouth Prowler | |
Make | Ferrari | Plymouth |
Model | 400 | Prowler |
Year Released | 1979 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4822 cc | 3518 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 306 HP | 253 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 81 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1284 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 118 L | 46 L |