1979 Ferrari 400 vs. 2010 Pagani Zonda
To start off, 2010 Pagani Zonda 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 7,300 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Pagani Zonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Pagani Zonda (594 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 284 more horse power than 1979 Ferrari 400. (310 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Pagani Zonda should accelerate faster than 1979 Ferrari 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 743 kg more than 2010 Pagani Zonda.
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 Pagani Zonda (759 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 367 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ferrari 400. (392 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2010 Pagani Zonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ferrari 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ferrari 400 | 2010 Pagani Zonda | |
| Make | Ferrari | Pagani |
| Model | 400 | Zonda |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4823 cc | 7300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 594 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6150 RPM |
| Torque | 392 Nm | 759 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1973 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4435 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2055 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1141 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2730 mm |
