1985 Alpine V6 vs. 1979 Ferrari 400
To start off, 1985 Alpine V6 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1979 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ferrari 400 (310 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1985 Alpine V6. (158 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1985 Alpine V6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 863 kg more than 1985 Alpine V6. 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, 1979 Ferrari 400 (392 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Alpine V6. (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Alpine V6.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Alpine V6 | 1979 Ferrari 400 | |
Make | Alpine | Ferrari |
Model | V6 | 400 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2848 cc | 4823 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 392 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1973 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2710 mm |