1998 Ferrari 456M vs. 1979 Ferrari 400
To start off, 1998 Ferrari 456M is newer by 19 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 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 Ferrari 456M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ferrari 456M (435 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1979 Ferrari 400. (315 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ferrari 456M should accelerate faster than 1979 Ferrari 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 128 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 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ferrari 400. (412 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1998 Ferrari 456M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ferrari 400.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Ferrari 456M | 1979 Ferrari 400 | |
Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
Model | 456M | 400 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1979 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5474 cc | 4823 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 435 HP | 315 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 550 Nm | 412 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88.1 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1818 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 120 L |