1984 Ferrari 400 vs. 1973 Triumph Stag
To start off, 1984 Ferrari 400 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Triumph Stag. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Triumph Stag would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1984 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari 400 (306 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1973 Triumph Stag. (124 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1973 Triumph Stag. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 630 kg more than 1973 Triumph Stag. 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, 1984 Ferrari 400 (392 Nm) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Triumph Stag. (192 Nm). This means 1984 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Triumph Stag.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ferrari 400 | 1973 Triumph Stag | |
| Make | Ferrari | Triumph |
| Model | 400 | Stag |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4823 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 392 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2550 mm |
