1984 Ferrari 400 vs. 1984 Ferrari Testarossa
To start off, both 1984 Ferrari 400 and 1984 Ferrari Testarossa were released in the same year (1984). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,942 cc (12 cylinders), 1984 Ferrari Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari Testarossa (386 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1984 Ferrari 400. (310 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1984 Ferrari 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 324 kg more than 1984 Ferrari Testarossa.
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 Testarossa (490 Nm) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ferrari 400. (392 Nm). This means 1984 Ferrari Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ferrari 400.
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1984 Ferrari 400 | 1984 Ferrari Testarossa | |
Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
Model | 400 | Testarossa |
Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 386 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 392 Nm | 490 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1506 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1140 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 115 L |