1979 Ferrari 400 vs. 2002 Ferrari 360
To start off, 2002 Ferrari 360 is newer by 23 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, 2002 Ferrari 360 (400 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1979 Ferrari 400. (315 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 1979 Ferrari 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 368 kg more than 2002 Ferrari 360.
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 @ 4200 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ferrari 360. (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1979 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ferrari 360. 1979 Ferrari 400 has automatic transmission and 2002 Ferrari 360 has manual transmission. 2002 Ferrari 360 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 | 2002 Ferrari 360 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | 400 | 360 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4823 cc | 3586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 315 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 412 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 293 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1818 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 95 L |
