2003 Ascari KZ1 vs. 1980 Ferrari 400
To start off, 2003 Ascari KZ1 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ascari KZ1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ascari KZ1 (500 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1980 Ferrari 400. (306 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ascari KZ1 should accelerate faster than 1980 Ferrari 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 480 kg more than 2003 Ascari KZ1.
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 Ascari KZ1 (550 Nm) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ferrari 400. (392 Nm). This means 2003 Ascari KZ1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ferrari 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ascari KZ1 | 1980 Ferrari 400 | |
| Make | Ascari | Ferrari |
| Model | KZ1 | 400 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4941 cc | 4823 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 392 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1852 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1138 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2636 mm | 2710 mm |
