1987 Ferrari 412 GT vs. 1987 Saab 90
To start off, both 1987 Ferrari 412 GT and 1987 Saab 90 were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,941 cc (12 cylinders), 1987 Ferrari 412 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ferrari 412 GT (340 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 240 more horse power than 1987 Saab 90. (100 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ferrari 412 GT should accelerate faster than 1987 Saab 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ferrari 412 GT weights approximately 775 kg more than 1987 Saab 90. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1987 Ferrari 412 GT is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1987 Ferrari 412 GT. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Saab 90, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1987 Ferrari 412 GT (451 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Saab 90. (161 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1987 Ferrari 412 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Saab 90.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Ferrari 412 GT | 1987 Saab 90 | |
Make | Ferrari | Saab |
Model | 412 GT | 90 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4941 cc | 1985 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 451 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2470 mm |