1981 Ferrari 400 vs. 2010 Nissan 370Z
To start off, 2010 Nissan 370Z is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1981 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan 370Z (350 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1981 Ferrari 400. (306 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan 370Z should accelerate faster than 1981 Ferrari 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 333 kg more than 2010 Nissan 370Z.
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, 1981 Ferrari 400 (392 Nm) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan 370Z. (374 Nm). This means 1981 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan 370Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Ferrari 400 | 2010 Nissan 370Z | |
| Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
| Model | 400 | 370Z |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4823 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 392 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1497 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4427 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1316 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 118 L | 72 L |
