1982 Ferrari 400 vs. 2012 Infiniti EX
To start off, 2012 Infiniti EX is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ferrari 400 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 71 more horse power than 2012 Infiniti EX. (235 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 2012 Infiniti EX.
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, 2012 Infiniti EX (550 Nm) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ferrari 400. (392 Nm). This means 2012 Infiniti EX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ferrari 400. 2012 Infiniti EX has automatic transmission and 1982 Ferrari 400 has manual transmission. 1982 Ferrari 400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Infiniti EX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Ferrari 400 | 2012 Infiniti EX | |
| Make | Ferrari | Infiniti |
| Model | 400 | EX |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4823 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 392 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1803 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1572 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2799 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 118 L | 76 L |
