1979 Ferrari 400 vs. 2010 Ascari KZ1
To start off, 2010 Ascari KZ1 is newer by 31 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 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ascari KZ1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ascari KZ1 (500 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1979 Ferrari 400. (306 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ascari KZ1 should accelerate faster than 1979 Ferrari 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 480 kg more than 2010 Ascari KZ1.
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.
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1979 Ferrari 400 | 2010 Ascari KZ1 | |
Make | Ferrari | Ascari |
Model | 400 | KZ1 |
Year Released | 1979 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4822 cc | 4941 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 306 HP | 500 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 89 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1138 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2636 mm |