1999 Ferrari F399 vs. 1979 Lada 1200
To start off, 1999 Ferrari F399 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Lada 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Lada 1200 would be higher. At 2,997 cc (10 cylinders), 1999 Ferrari F399 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ferrari F399 (750 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 689 more horse power than 1979 Lada 1200. (61 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ferrari F399 should accelerate faster than 1979 Lada 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Lada 1200 weights approximately 339 kg more than 1999 Ferrari F399.
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, 1999 Ferrari F399 (373 Nm) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Lada 1200. (85 Nm). This means 1999 Ferrari F399 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Lada 1200. 1999 Ferrari F399 has automatic transmission and 1979 Lada 1200 has manual transmission. 1979 Lada 1200 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Ferrari F399 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ferrari F399 | 1979 Lada 1200 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Lada |
| Model | F399 | 1200 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 750 HP | 61 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 606 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 970 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 39 L |
