1979 Ferrari 400 vs. 2011 Maserati GranTurismo
To start off, 2011 Maserati GranTurismo 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 Maserati GranTurismo (433 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1979 Ferrari 400. (315 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Maserati GranTurismo should accelerate faster than 1979 Ferrari 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Maserati GranTurismo weights approximately 63 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, 2011 Maserati GranTurismo (489 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ferrari 400. (412 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2011 Maserati GranTurismo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ferrari 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ferrari 400 | 2011 Maserati GranTurismo | |
| Make | Ferrari | Maserati |
| Model | 400 | GranTurismo |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4823 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 315 HP | 433 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 412 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1818 kg | 1881 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4882 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1915 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1354 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2941 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 86 L |
