1960 Chrysler Imperial vs. 1980 Ferrari 512 BB
To start off, 1980 Ferrari 512 BB is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Chrysler Imperial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Chrysler Imperial would be higher. At 5,802 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Chrysler Imperial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ferrari 512 BB (355 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1960 Chrysler Imperial. (276 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari 512 BB should accelerate faster than 1960 Chrysler Imperial. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Chrysler Imperial weights approximately 908 kg more than 1980 Ferrari 512 BB.
Let's talk about torque, 1960 Chrysler Imperial (510 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ferrari 512 BB. (460 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1960 Chrysler Imperial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ferrari 512 BB.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Chrysler Imperial | 1980 Ferrari 512 BB | |
| Make | Chrysler | Ferrari |
| Model | Imperial | 512 BB |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5802 cc | 4942 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 1452 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6170 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3800 mm | 2510 mm |
