1978 AMC Pacer vs. 1976 Ferrari 512 BB
To start off, 1978 AMC Pacer is newer by 2 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, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB (355 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 265 more horse power than 1978 AMC Pacer. (90 HP @ 3050 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB should accelerate faster than 1978 AMC Pacer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ferrari 512 BB weights approximately 41 kg more than 1978 AMC Pacer. 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 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 AMC Pacer. (222 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1976 Ferrari 512 BB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 AMC Pacer. 1978 AMC Pacer has automatic transmission and 1976 Ferrari 512 BB has manual transmission. 1976 Ferrari 512 BB will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 AMC Pacer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 AMC Pacer | 1976 Ferrari 512 BB | |
| Make | AMC | Ferrari |
| Model | Pacer | 512 BB |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3802 cc | 4942 cc |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3050 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.2 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.8 mm | 78 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1359 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 110 L |
