1979 Ferrari 400 vs. 2012 GMC Terrain
To start off, 2012 GMC Terrain 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 (315 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 2012 GMC Terrain. (182 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 2012 GMC Terrain. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 64 kg more than 2012 GMC Terrain. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 Ferrari 400 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Ferrari 400. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 GMC Terrain, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (412 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 GMC Terrain. (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1979 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 GMC Terrain.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ferrari 400 | 2012 GMC Terrain | |
| Make | Ferrari | GMC |
| Model | 400 | Terrain |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4823 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 315 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 412 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1818 kg | 1754 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4707 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2858 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 68 L |
