1980 Ferrari 400 vs. 1971 Lamborghini Miura
To start off, 1980 Ferrari 400 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Lamborghini Miura. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Lamborghini Miura would be higher. At 4,821 cc (12 cylinders), 1980 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Lamborghini Miura (385 HP @ 7850 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1980 Ferrari 400. (310 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 1980 Ferrari 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 537 kg more than 1971 Lamborghini Miura.
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, 1971 Lamborghini Miura (401 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ferrari 400. (392 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1971 Lamborghini Miura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ferrari 400.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Ferrari 400 | 1971 Lamborghini Miura | |
Make | Ferrari | Lamborghini |
Model | 400 | Miura |
Year Released | 1980 | 1971 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4821 cc | 3929 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7850 RPM |
Torque | 392 Nm | 401 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 62 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1293 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 77 L |