1976 Ferrari 512 BB vs. 2012 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 Porsche 911 is newer by 36 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. At 4,942 cc, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche 911 (400 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1976 Ferrari 512 BB. (355 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ferrari 512 BB. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ferrari 512 BB weights approximately 5 kg more than 2012 Porsche 911.
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 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Porsche 911. (440 Nm @ 5600 RPM). This means 1976 Ferrari 512 BB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ferrari 512 BB | 2012 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
| Model | 512 BB | 911 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3800 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4491 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1808 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1295 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2451 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 64 L |
