1995 Ferrari 512 M vs. 1963 Ferrari 400 Superamerica
To start off, 1995 Ferrari 512 M is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ferrari 400 Superamerica would be higher. At 4,942 cc, 1995 Ferrari 512 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ferrari 512 M (423 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1963 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. (335 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ferrari 512 M should accelerate faster than 1963 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ferrari 400 Superamerica weights approximately 135 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 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. (305 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1995 Ferrari 512 M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ferrari 400 Superamerica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ferrari 512 M | 1963 Ferrari 400 Superamerica | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | 512 M | 400 Superamerica |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3967 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 423 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1455 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2420 mm |
