1984 Ferrari 400 vs. 1979 Ford Capri
To start off, 1984 Ferrari 400 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Capri 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 (310 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 1979 Ford Capri. (112 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 740 kg more than 1979 Ford Capri. 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 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Capri. (176 Nm). This means 1984 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ferrari 400 | 1979 Ford Capri | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 400 | Capri |
Year Released | 1984 | 1979 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 392 Nm | 176 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 60.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 58 L |