1981 Ferrari 400 vs. 2011 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2011 Toyota Tundra is newer by 30 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 5,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Tundra (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1981 Ferrari 400. (306 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1981 Ferrari 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 146 kg more than 2011 Toyota Tundra.
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, 2011 Toyota Tundra (545 Nm) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ferrari 400. (392 Nm). This means 2011 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ferrari 400. 2011 Toyota Tundra has automatic transmission and 1981 Ferrari 400 has manual transmission. 1981 Ferrari 400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Toyota Tundra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Ferrari 400 | 2011 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
| Model | 400 | Tundra |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4823 cc | 5663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 381 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 392 Nm | 545 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 118 L | 100 L |
