2007 Acura TL vs. 1976 Ferrari 400
To start off, 2007 Acura TL is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1976 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 400 (340 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2007 Acura TL. (258 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 2007 Acura TL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 446 kg more than 2007 Acura TL. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1976 Ferrari 400 (422 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Acura TL. (316 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1976 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Acura TL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Acura TL | 1976 Ferrari 400 | |
| Make | Acura | Ferrari |
| Model | TL | 400 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 4823 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 258 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 316 Nm | 422 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1896 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 120 L |
