1979 Ferrari 400 vs. 2011 Koenigsegg CCX
To start off, 2011 Koenigsegg CCX is newer by 32 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, 2011 Koenigsegg CCX (806 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 496 more horse power than 1979 Ferrari 400. (310 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Koenigsegg CCX should accelerate faster than 1979 Ferrari 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 793 kg more than 2011 Koenigsegg CCX.
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, 2011 Koenigsegg CCX (919 Nm @ 5700 RPM) has 527 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ferrari 400. (392 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2011 Koenigsegg CCX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ferrari 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ferrari 400 | 2011 Koenigsegg CCX | |
| Make | Ferrari | Koenigsegg |
| Model | 400 | CCX |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4823 cc | 4719 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 806 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6900 RPM |
| Torque | 392 Nm | 919 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 400 km/hour |
| 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 | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4293 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1996 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2660 mm |
