1980 Ferrari 512 BB vs. 1996 Ford Indigo
To start off, 1996 Ford Indigo is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ferrari 512 BB. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ferrari 512 BB would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Ford Indigo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Indigo (430 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1980 Ferrari 512 BB. (355 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Indigo should accelerate faster than 1980 Ferrari 512 BB. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ferrari 512 BB weights approximately 282 kg more than 1996 Ford Indigo.
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, 1996 Ford Indigo (549 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ferrari 512 BB. (460 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Indigo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ferrari 512 BB.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ferrari 512 BB | 1996 Ford Indigo | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 512 BB | Indigo |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 5935 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 430 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 549 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 277 km/hour | 321 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1010 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2900 mm |
