1979 Ferrari 400 vs. 2013 Ferrari 458
To start off, 2013 Ferrari 458 is newer by 34 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 283 kg more than 2013 Ferrari 458.
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, 2013 Ferrari 458 (540 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ferrari 400. (412 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2013 Ferrari 458 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ferrari 400.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ferrari 400 | 2013 Ferrari 458 | |
Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
Model | 400 | 458 |
Year Released | 1979 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 315 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 9000 RPM |
Torque | 412 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 81 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1818 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4527 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1937 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1211 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 86 L |