1995 Ferrari 512 M vs. 1995 Lexus SC
To start off, both 1995 Ferrari 512 M and 1995 Lexus SC were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 181 more horse power than 1995 Lexus SC. (242 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ferrari 512 M should accelerate faster than 1995 Lexus SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lexus SC weights approximately 95 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 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Lexus SC. (365 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1995 Ferrari 512 M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Lexus SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ferrari 512 M | 1995 Lexus SC | |
| Make | Ferrari | Lexus |
| Model | 512 M | SC |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3967 cc |
| Horse Power | 423 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 365 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1455 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2700 mm |
