1976 Ferrari 512 BB vs. 1976 Triumph Dolomite
To start off, both 1976 Ferrari 512 BB and 1976 Triumph Dolomite 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 284 more horse power than 1976 Triumph Dolomite. (71 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB should accelerate faster than 1976 Triumph Dolomite. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ferrari 512 BB weights approximately 465 kg more than 1976 Triumph Dolomite. 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 349 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Triumph Dolomite. (111 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Ferrari 512 BB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Triumph Dolomite.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ferrari 512 BB | 1976 Triumph Dolomite | |
| Make | Ferrari | Triumph |
| Model | 512 BB | Dolomite |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1493 cc |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 111 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 73.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| 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 | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 55 L |
