1999 Ferrari F50 vs. 1977 Ferrari 400
To start off, 1999 Ferrari F50 is newer by 22 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 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1977 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ferrari F50 (671 HP @ 10497 RPM) has 335 more horse power than 1977 Ferrari 400. (336 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ferrari F50 should accelerate faster than 1977 Ferrari 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 830 kg more than 1999 Ferrari F50.
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 F50 (521 Nm @ 8000 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ferrari 400. (422 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1999 Ferrari F50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ferrari 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ferrari F50 | 1977 Ferrari 400 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | F50 | 400 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1977 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4698 cc | 4823 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 671 HP | 336 HP |
| Engine RPM | 10497 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 521 Nm | 422 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 8000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 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 | 1000 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 84 L | 120 L |
