2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione vs. 1985 Ferrari 400
To start off, 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione is newer by 18 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 4,822 cc (12 cylinders), 1985 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione (400 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1985 Ferrari 400. (306 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione should accelerate faster than 1985 Ferrari 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 330 kg more than 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione.
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, 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione (441 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ferrari 400. (392 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ferrari 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione | 1985 Ferrari 400 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
| Model | 8C Competizione | 400 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4242 cc | 4822 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 392 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.8 mm | 78 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 120 L |
