1979 Ferrari 400 vs. 2010 Nissan 370Z
To start off, 2010 Nissan 370Z 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 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1979 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan 370Z (332 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1979 Ferrari 400. (310 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan 370Z should accelerate faster than 1979 Ferrari 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 395 kg more than 2010 Nissan 370Z.
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 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan 370Z. (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1979 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan 370Z. 2010 Nissan 370Z has automatic transmission and 1979 Ferrari 400 has manual transmission. 1979 Ferrari 400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Nissan 370Z will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ferrari 400 | 2010 Nissan 370Z | |
Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
Model | 400 | 370Z |
Year Released | 1979 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 332 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 392 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1973 kg | 1578 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4247 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1849 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1326 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 118 L | 72 L |