1980 Ferrari 400 vs. 1977 Ford Capri
To start off, 1980 Ferrari 400 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Capri would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1980 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ferrari 400 (306 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 257 more horse power than 1977 Ford Capri. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 820 kg more than 1977 Ford Capri. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1980 Ferrari 400 (392 Nm) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Capri. (86 Nm). This means 1980 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ferrari 400 | 1977 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 400 | Capri |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4823 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 392 Nm | 86 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2570 mm |
