1979 Ferrari 400 vs. 2010 Maybach 57
To start off, 2010 Maybach 57 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 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Maybach 57 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Maybach 57 (604 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 289 more horse power than 1979 Ferrari 400. (315 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Maybach 57 should accelerate faster than 1979 Ferrari 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Maybach 57 weights approximately 926 kg more than 1979 Ferrari 400. 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. Let's talk about torque, 2010 Maybach 57 (999 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 587 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ferrari 400. (412 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2010 Maybach 57 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ferrari 400.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ferrari 400 | 2010 Maybach 57 | |
Make | Ferrari | Maybach |
Model | 400 | 57 |
Year Released | 1979 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 6000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 315 HP | 604 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 412 Nm | 999 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1818 kg | 2744 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5728 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1981 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1557 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3391 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 110 L |