1980 Ferrari 400 vs. 1981 Seat Ritmo

To start off, 1981 Seat Ritmo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ferrari 400 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 247 more horse power than 1981 Seat Ritmo. (63 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1981 Seat Ritmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 948 kg more than 1981 Seat Ritmo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1980 Ferrari 400 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1980 Ferrari 400. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Seat Ritmo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 @ 4200 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Seat Ritmo. (92 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Seat Ritmo.

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