2003 Ferrari 360 vs. 1977 Ferrari 400
To start off, 2003 Ferrari 360 is newer by 26 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, 2003 Ferrari 360 (400 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1977 Ferrari 400. (336 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 1977 Ferrari 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 486 kg more than 2003 Ferrari 360.
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, 1977 Ferrari 400 (422 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ferrari 360. (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1977 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ferrari 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ferrari 360 | 1977 Ferrari 400 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | 360 | 400 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1977 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3586 cc | 4823 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 336 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 422 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | 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 | 1344 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 120 L |
