Ferrari 400 (1979 – 1985) vs Daimler Double Six Series III (1979 – 1992): specs compared
The Ferrari 400 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 315 hp against 299 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.8 s against 7.5 s. It has the higher top speed: 245 km/h against 230 km/h. The Daimler Double Six Series III uses less fuel, from 15.5 L/100 km against 19.9 L/100 km. The Ferrari 400 is the lighter car, from 1,850 kg against 1,930 kg. At 5,060 mm, the Daimler Double Six Series III is 249 mm longer than the Ferrari 400.
| Specification |
Ferrari
400
1979 – 1985
|
Daimler
Double Six Series III
1979 – 1992
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Italy | United Kingdom |
| Documented years | 1979 – 1985 | 1979 – 1992 |
| Body style | — | Sedan |
| Variants | 4 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 310 – 315 hp | 299 hp |
| Torque | 392 – 412 Nm | 432 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.8 – 8.5 s | 7.5 s |
| Top speed | 240 – 245 km/h | 230 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 19.9 – 20.5 L/100 km | 15.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,811 mm | 5,060 mm |
| Width | 1,801 mm | 1,770 mm |
| Height | 1,316 mm | 1,377 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,865 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,850 – 1,860 kg | 1,930 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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