1980 Ferrari Pinin vs. 1978 Ferrari 400
To start off, 1980 Ferrari Pinin is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (12 cylinders), 1980 Ferrari Pinin is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ferrari Pinin (355 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1978 Ferrari 400. (335 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari Pinin should accelerate faster than 1978 Ferrari 400.
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 Pinin (459 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ferrari 400. (422 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1980 Ferrari Pinin will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ferrari 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ferrari Pinin | 1978 Ferrari 400 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | Pinin | 400 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 4823 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 459 Nm | 422 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2710 mm |
