1967 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1996 Ferrari F512 M
To start off, 1996 Ferrari F512 M is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 7,255 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Ferrari F512 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari F512 M (376 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 254 more horse power than 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider. (122 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari F512 M should accelerate faster than 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ferrari F512 M weights approximately 477 kg more than 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1996 Ferrari F512 M (719 Nm) has 533 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider. (186 Nm). This means 1996 Ferrari F512 M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1996 Ferrari F512 M | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
| Model | Spider | F512 M |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1777 cc | 7255 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 122 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 719 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 78 mm |
| Top Speed | 183 km/hour | 320 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1038 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2510 mm |
