1960 Ferrari 850 vs. 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi
To start off, 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ferrari 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ferrari 850 would be higher. At 4,942 cc, 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi (340 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 268 more horse power than 1960 Ferrari 850. (72 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi should accelerate faster than 1960 Ferrari 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi weights approximately 819 kg more than 1960 Ferrari 850. 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.
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1960 Ferrari 850 | 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi | |
Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
Model | 850 | 512 BBi |
Year Released | 1960 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 4942 cc |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 340 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 82.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 78 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1499 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 120 L |