1976 Ferrari 512 BB vs. 1963 Riley 4

To start off, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Riley 4 would be higher. At 4,942 cc, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB (355 HP) has 288 more horse power than 1963 Riley 4. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB should accelerate faster than 1963 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ferrari 512 BB weights approximately 252 kg more than 1963 Riley 4. 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, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB (460 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 339 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Riley 4. (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1976 Ferrari 512 BB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Riley 4.

Compare all specifications:

1976 Ferrari 512 BB 1963 Riley 4
Make Ferrari Riley
Model 512 BB 4
Year Released 1976 1963
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 4942 cc 1622 cc
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 355 HP 67 HP
Torque 460 Nm 121 Nm
Torque RPM 4600 RPM 2500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 82 mm 76.2 mm
Engine Stroke Size 78 mm 88.9 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 8.8:1 8.3:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1400 kg 1148 kg
Vehicle Length 4410 mm 4540 mm
Vehicle Width 1840 mm 1620 mm
Vehicle Height 1130 mm 1510 mm
Wheelbase Size 2510 mm 2530 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 110 L 45 L