1983 Ferrari 400 vs. 2012 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Defender is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Ferrari 400 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 186 more horse power than 2012 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 2012 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 878 kg more than 1983 Ferrari 400.
Because 2012 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1983 Ferrari 400. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Land Rover Defender. (360 Nm). This means 1983 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Ferrari 400 | 2012 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Ferrari | Land Rover |
| Model | 400 | Defender |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4823 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 118 L | 60 L |
