1983 Ferrari 400 vs. 1975 Triumph TR6
To start off, 1983 Ferrari 400 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Triumph TR6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Triumph TR6 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1983 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ferrari 400 (306 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1975 Triumph TR6. (104 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1975 Triumph TR6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 745 kg more than 1975 Triumph TR6. 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, 1983 Ferrari 400 (393 Nm) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Triumph TR6. (194 Nm). This means 1983 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Triumph TR6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Ferrari 400 | 1975 Triumph TR6 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Triumph |
| Model | 400 | TR6 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4823 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 194 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 118 L | 64 L |
