1979 Ferrari 400 vs. 2001 Toyota Supra
To start off, 2001 Toyota Supra is newer by 22 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. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Supra (470 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1979 Ferrari 400. (315 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1979 Ferrari 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 137 kg more than 2001 Toyota Supra.
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 (412 Nm) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Supra. (88 Nm). This means 1979 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Supra.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ferrari 400 | 2001 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
Model | 400 | Supra |
Year Released | 1979 | 2001 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 315 HP | 470 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 412 Nm | 88 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1818 kg | 1681 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 48 L |