1995 Ferrari 512 TR vs. 1978 Ferrari 400
To start off, 1995 Ferrari 512 TR is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 4,943 cc, 1995 Ferrari 512 TR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ferrari 512 TR (422 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1978 Ferrari 400. (335 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ferrari 512 TR should accelerate faster than 1978 Ferrari 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 260 kg more than 1995 Ferrari 512 TR.
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, 1995 Ferrari 512 TR (501 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ferrari 400. (422 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1995 Ferrari 512 TR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ferrari 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ferrari 512 TR | 1978 Ferrari 400 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | 512 TR | 400 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4943 cc | 4823 cc |
| Horse Power | 422 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 501 Nm | 422 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2710 mm |
