1980 Ferrari 512 BB vs. 2012 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Defender is newer by 32 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, 1980 Ferrari 512 BB (355 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 235 more horse power than 2012 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari 512 BB should accelerate faster than 2012 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1256 kg more than 1980 Ferrari 512 BB.
Because 2012 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Ferrari 512 BB. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Land Rover Defender. (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1980 Ferrari 512 BB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ferrari 512 BB | 2012 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Ferrari | Land Rover |
| Model | 512 BB | Defender |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2402 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 75 L |
