1987 Ferrari 412 GT vs. 1981 Vauxhall Royale
To start off, 1987 Ferrari 412 GT is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Vauxhall Royale. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Vauxhall Royale would be higher. At 4,941 cc (12 cylinders), 1987 Ferrari 412 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ferrari 412 GT weights approximately 515 kg more than 1981 Vauxhall Royale.
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. 1981 Vauxhall Royale has automatic transmission and 1987 Ferrari 412 GT has manual transmission. 1987 Ferrari 412 GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Vauxhall Royale will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ferrari 412 GT | 1981 Vauxhall Royale | |
| Make | Ferrari | Vauxhall |
| Model | 412 GT | Royale |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4941 cc | 2784 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2670 mm |
