2002 Ferrari 456M vs. 1985 Ferrari 400
To start off, 2002 Ferrari 456M is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 5,499 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 Ferrari 456M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ferrari 456M (400 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1985 Ferrari 400. (306 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ferrari 456M should accelerate faster than 1985 Ferrari 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 60 kg more than 2002 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, 2002 Ferrari 456M (551 Nm) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ferrari 400. (392 Nm). This means 2002 Ferrari 456M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ferrari 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ferrari 456M | 1985 Ferrari 400 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | 456M | 400 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5499 cc | 4823 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 551 Nm | 392 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 118 L |
