1976 Ferrari 512 BB vs. 1975 Lada 1200
To start off, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Lada 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Lada 1200 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 @ 6800 RPM) has 294 more horse power than 1975 Lada 1200. (61 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB should accelerate faster than 1975 Lada 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ferrari 512 BB weights approximately 455 kg more than 1975 Lada 1200. 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 373 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Lada 1200. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1976 Ferrari 512 BB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Lada 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ferrari 512 BB | 1975 Lada 1200 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Lada |
| Model | 512 BB | 1200 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1198 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 61 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 39 L |
