1982 Ferrari 126 vs. 1982 Ferrari 400
To start off, both 1982 Ferrari 126 and 1982 Ferrari 400 were released in the same year (1982). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1982 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ferrari 126 (573 HP @ 11000 RPM) has 267 more horse power than 1982 Ferrari 400. (306 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari 126 should accelerate faster than 1982 Ferrari 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 1240 kg more than 1982 Ferrari 126.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Ferrari 126 | 1982 Ferrari 400 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | 126 | 400 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1496 cc | 4823 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 573 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 11000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 590 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2120 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2710 mm |
