1980 Ferrari 400 vs. 1959 Trabant P 70
To start off, 1980 Ferrari 400 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Trabant P 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Trabant P 70 would be higher. At 4,821 cc (12 cylinders), 1980 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ferrari 400 (310 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 288 more horse power than 1959 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1959 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 980 kg more than 1959 Trabant P 70. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Ferrari 400 (392 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 338 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Trabant P 70. (54 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Trabant P 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ferrari 400 | 1959 Trabant P 70 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Trabant |
| Model | 400 | P 70 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1959 |
| Engine Size | 4821 cc | 690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 392 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2390 mm |
