1985 Ferrari 412 GT vs. 2000 Ford TL-50

To start off, 2000 Ford TL-50 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ferrari 412 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ferrari 412 GT would be higher. At 4,942 cc (12 cylinders), 1985 Ferrari 412 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ferrari 412 GT (340 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 2000 Ford TL-50. (128 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ferrari 412 GT should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford TL-50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ferrari 412 GT weights approximately 583 kg more than 2000 Ford TL-50. 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, 2000 Ford TL-50 (570 Nm) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ferrari 412 GT. (451 Nm). This means 2000 Ford TL-50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ferrari 412 GT. 2000 Ford TL-50 has automatic transmission and 1985 Ferrari 412 GT has manual transmission. 1985 Ferrari 412 GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Ford TL-50 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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