1980 Ferrari 512 BB vs. 2000 Ferrari 360
To start off, 2000 Ferrari 360 is newer by 20 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 4,942 cc, 1980 Ferrari 512 BB is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari 360 (395 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1980 Ferrari 512 BB. (355 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari 360 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 108 kg more than 2000 Ferrari 360.
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, 1980 Ferrari 512 BB (460 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ferrari 360. (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1980 Ferrari 512 BB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ferrari 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ferrari 512 BB | 2000 Ferrari 360 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | 512 BB | 360 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3586 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 277 km/hour | 295 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 | 1344 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 95 L |
