1989 Ferrari 412 GT vs. 1965 MG MGB
To start off, 1989 Ferrari 412 GT is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 MG MGB. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 MG MGB would be higher. At 4,942 cc (12 cylinders), 1989 Ferrari 412 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ferrari 412 GT (340 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 251 more horse power than 1965 MG MGB. (89 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari 412 GT should accelerate faster than 1965 MG MGB. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ferrari 412 GT weights approximately 979 kg more than 1965 MG MGB. 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, 1989 Ferrari 412 GT (451 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 302 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 MG MGB. (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Ferrari 412 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 MG MGB.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ferrari 412 GT | 1965 MG MGB | |
| Make | Ferrari | MG |
| Model | 412 GT | MGB |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 906 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2320 mm |
