1982 Ferrari 400 vs. 1981 Triumph TR7
To start off, 1982 Ferrari 400 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Triumph TR7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Triumph TR7 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1982 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ferrari 400 (306 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1981 Triumph TR7. (104 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1981 Triumph TR7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 785 kg more than 1981 Triumph TR7. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1982 Ferrari 400 (392 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Triumph TR7. (161 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1982 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Triumph TR7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Ferrari 400 | 1981 Triumph TR7 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Triumph |
| Model | 400 | TR7 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4823 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 392 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2170 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 55 L |
