1976 Ferrari 512 BB vs. 1976 Honda Accord

To start off, both 1976 Ferrari 512 BB and 1976 Honda Accord were released in the same year (1976). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 275 more horse power than 1976 Honda Accord. (80 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB should accelerate faster than 1976 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ferrari 512 BB weights approximately 510 kg more than 1976 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1976 Ferrari 512 BB is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1976 Ferrari 512 BB. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1976 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 334 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1976 Ferrari 512 BB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Honda Accord.

Compare all specifications:

1976 Ferrari 512 BB 1976 Honda Accord
Make Ferrari Honda
Model 512 BB Accord
Year Released 1976 1976
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 4942 cc 1599 cc
Horse Power 355 HP 80 HP
Engine RPM 6800 RPM 5300 RPM
Torque 460 Nm 126 Nm
Torque RPM 4600 RPM 3700 RPM
Engine Bore Size 82 mm 77.1 mm
Engine Stroke Size 78 mm 86 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 8.8:1 8.4:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1400 kg 890 kg
Vehicle Length 4410 mm 4350 mm
Vehicle Width 1840 mm 1630 mm
Vehicle Height 1130 mm 1370 mm
Wheelbase Size 2510 mm 2390 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 110 L 61 L


 

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