1959 Berkeley Foursome vs. 1979 Ferrari 312
To start off, 1979 Ferrari 312 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Berkeley Foursome. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Berkeley Foursome would be higher. At 2,991 cc (12 cylinders), 1979 Ferrari 312 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ferrari 312 (508 HP @ 12300 RPM) has 478 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. (30 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 312 should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ferrari 312 weights approximately 249 kg more than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 Ferrari 312 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Ferrari 312. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 Berkeley Foursome, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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.
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1959 Berkeley Foursome | 1979 Ferrari 312 | |
Make | Berkeley | Ferrari |
Model | Foursome | 312 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 592 cc | 2991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 30 HP | 508 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 12300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 356 kg | 605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 2130 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1020 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2710 mm |