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. At 4,822 cc (12 cylinders), 1979 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ferrari 458 (570 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 264 more horse power than 1979 Ferrari 400. (306 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ferrari 458 should accelerate faster than 1979 Ferrari 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 450 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. 2013 Ferrari 458 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. 2013 Ferrari 458 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1979 Ferrari 400 | 2013 Ferrari 458 | |
Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
Model | 400 | 458 |
Year Released | 1979 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4822 cc | 4499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 306 HP | 570 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 9000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 81 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4527 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1937 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1213 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 118 L | 86 L |