1989 Ferrari 412 GT vs. 1995 Ferrari 512 M
To start off, 1995 Ferrari 512 M is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ferrari 412 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ferrari 412 GT would be higher. Both 1989 Ferrari 412 GT and 1995 Ferrari 512 M are equipped with a 4,942 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ferrari 512 M (423 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1989 Ferrari 412 GT. (340 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ferrari 512 M should accelerate faster than 1989 Ferrari 412 GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ferrari 412 GT weights approximately 430 kg more than 1995 Ferrari 512 M.
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, 1995 Ferrari 512 M (500 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ferrari 412 GT. (451 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1995 Ferrari 512 M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ferrari 412 GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ferrari 412 GT | 1995 Ferrari 512 M | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | 412 GT | 512 M |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 4942 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 423 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 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 | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2560 mm |
