1989 Ferrari 412 GT vs. 1982 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1989 Ferrari 412 GT is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ford Thunderbird 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 253 more horse power than 1982 Ford Thunderbird. (87 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari 412 GT should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ferrari 412 GT weights approximately 449 kg more than 1982 Ford Thunderbird. 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 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Thunderbird. (209 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1989 Ferrari 412 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Thunderbird. 1982 Ford Thunderbird has automatic transmission and 1989 Ferrari 412 GT has manual transmission. 1989 Ferrari 412 GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Ford Thunderbird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ferrari 412 GT | 1982 Ford Thunderbird | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 412 GT | Thunderbird |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3275 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1436 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 80 L |
