1995 Ferrari 512 M vs. 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne
To start off, 1995 Ferrari 512 M is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne would be higher. At 5,317 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ferrari 512 M (423 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. (240 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ferrari 512 M should accelerate faster than 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne weights approximately 305 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 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. (441 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1995 Ferrari 512 M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ferrari 512 M | 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne | |
| Make | Ferrari | Pontiac |
| Model | 512 M | Grande Parisienne |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 5317 cc |
| Horse Power | 423 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1455 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 3030 mm |
