1988 Ferrari 412 GT vs. 1967 Steyr 700C
To start off, 1988 Ferrari 412 GT is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Steyr 700C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Steyr 700C would be higher. At 4,942 cc (12 cylinders), 1988 Ferrari 412 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ferrari 412 GT (340 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 316 more horse power than 1967 Steyr 700C. (24 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari 412 GT should accelerate faster than 1967 Steyr 700C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ferrari 412 GT weights approximately 1345 kg more than 1967 Steyr 700C. 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, 1988 Ferrari 412 GT (451 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 410 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Steyr 700C. (41 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Ferrari 412 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Steyr 700C.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ferrari 412 GT | 1967 Steyr 700C | |
| Make | Ferrari | Steyr |
| Model | 412 GT | 700C |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1967 |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 642 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 24 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 41 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 1950 mm |
