1979 Ferrari 400 vs. 2003 Mercedes-Benz Viano
To start off, 2003 Mercedes-Benz Viano is newer by 24 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, 1979 Ferrari 400 (310 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 2003 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (141 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 2003 Mercedes-Benz Viano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mercedes-Benz Viano weights approximately 22 kg more than 1979 Ferrari 400.
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 (392 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (316 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1979 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mercedes-Benz Viano.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ferrari 400 | 2003 Mercedes-Benz Viano | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 400 | Viano |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4823 cc | 2148 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 392 Nm | 316 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1973 kg | 1995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 118 L | 65 L |
