1998 Ferrari 456M vs. 1977 Ferrari 400
To start off, 1998 Ferrari 456M is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 5,473 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 Ferrari 456M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ferrari 456M (435 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1977 Ferrari 400. (336 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ferrari 456M should accelerate faster than 1977 Ferrari 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 135 kg more than 1998 Ferrari 456M.
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, 1998 Ferrari 456M (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ferrari 400. (422 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1998 Ferrari 456M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ferrari 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ferrari 456M | 1977 Ferrari 400 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | 456M | 400 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1977 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5473 cc | 4823 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 435 HP | 336 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 422 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 120 L |
