1981 Ferrari 512 BBi vs. 1965 Pontiac Catalina
To start off, 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Pontiac Catalina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Pontiac Catalina would be higher. At 6,891 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Pontiac Catalina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Pontiac Catalina (376 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi. (340 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Pontiac Catalina should accelerate faster than 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Pontiac Catalina weights approximately 386 kg more than 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi. 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, 1965 Pontiac Catalina (625 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi. (451 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1965 Pontiac Catalina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi. 1965 Pontiac Catalina has automatic transmission and 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi has manual transmission. 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1965 Pontiac Catalina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ferrari 512 BBi | 1965 Pontiac Catalina | |
Make | Ferrari | Pontiac |
Model | 512 BBi | Catalina |
Year Released | 1981 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 6891 cc |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 376 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 451 Nm | 625 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 103.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1499 kg | 1885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3080 mm |