1995 Ferrari 512 M vs. 1976 Ford LTD
To start off, 1995 Ferrari 512 M is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford LTD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford LTD would be higher. At 5,762 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford LTD weights approximately 425 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, 1976 Ford LTD (515 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ferrari 512 M. (500 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1976 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ferrari 512 M. 1976 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 1995 Ferrari 512 M has manual transmission. 1995 Ferrari 512 M will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Ford LTD will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Ferrari 512 M | 1976 Ford LTD | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 512 M | LTD |
Year Released | 1995 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 5762 cc |
Horse Power | 423 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 500 Nm | 515 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1455 kg | 1880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 3080 mm |