1984 Ferrari 400 vs. 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica
To start off, 1984 Ferrari 400 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1984 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica (335 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1984 Ferrari 400. (310 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica should accelerate faster than 1984 Ferrari 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 240 kg more than 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica.
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, 1984 Ferrari 400 (392 Nm) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. (305 Nm). This means 1984 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ferrari 400 | 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | 400 | 400 Superamerica |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4823 cc | 3967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 392 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 119 L |
