1976 Ferrari 512 BB vs. 1988 Ferrari 412 GT
To start off, 1988 Ferrari 412 GT is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ferrari 512 BB. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ferrari 512 BB would be higher. Both 1976 Ferrari 512 BB and 1988 Ferrari 412 GT are equipped with a 4,942 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB (355 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1988 Ferrari 412 GT. (340 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB should accelerate faster than 1988 Ferrari 412 GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ferrari 412 GT weights approximately 485 kg more than 1976 Ferrari 512 BB.
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 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ferrari 412 GT. (451 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1976 Ferrari 512 BB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ferrari 412 GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ferrari 512 BB | 1988 Ferrari 412 GT | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | 512 BB | 412 GT |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 4942 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 82.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 120 L |
