1963 Ferrari 156 vs. 1979 Ferrari 312
To start off, 1979 Ferrari 312 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ferrari 156. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ferrari 156 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 321 more horse power than 1963 Ferrari 156. (187 HP @ 9500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 312 should accelerate faster than 1963 Ferrari 156. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ferrari 312 weights approximately 143 kg more than 1963 Ferrari 156. 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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1963 Ferrari 156 | 1979 Ferrari 312 | |
Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
Model | 156 | 312 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 1486 cc | 2991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 508 HP |
Engine RPM | 9500 RPM | 12300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 462 kg | 605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 870 mm | 2130 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1010 mm | 1020 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2710 mm |