1979 Ferrari 400 vs. 2012 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Express is newer by 33 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 6,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ferrari 400 (315 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Express. (260 HP @ 3100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 543 kg more than 1979 Ferrari 400.
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, 2012 Chevrolet Express (711 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 299 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ferrari 400. (412 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ferrari 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ferrari 400 | 2012 Chevrolet Express | |
| Make | Ferrari | Chevrolet |
| Model | 400 | Express |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4823 cc | 6600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 315 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Torque | 412 Nm | 711 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1818 kg | 2361 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3429 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 117 L |
