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 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1979 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ferrari 400 (310 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Express. (195 HP @ 4600 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 258 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, 1979 Ferrari 400 (392 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Express. (352 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1979 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Express. 2012 Chevrolet Express 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. 2012 Chevrolet Express will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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 | 4300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 195 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 392 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 4-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1973 kg | 2231 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 2126 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3429 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 118 L | 117 L |
