1971 Ferrari 312 vs. 1977 Mitsubishi Sapporo
To start off, 1977 Mitsubishi Sapporo is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ferrari 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ferrari 312 would be higher. At 2,991 cc (12 cylinders), 1971 Ferrari 312 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Mitsubishi Sapporo weights approximately 590 kg more than 1971 Ferrari 312.
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. 1977 Mitsubishi Sapporo has automatic transmission and 1971 Ferrari 312 has manual transmission. 1971 Ferrari 312 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Mitsubishi Sapporo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Ferrari 312 | 1977 Mitsubishi Sapporo | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mitsubishi |
| Model | 312 | Sapporo |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2991 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 464 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 960 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2520 mm |
