1995 Ferrari 512 M vs. 2008 Ford GT
To start off, 2008 Ford GT is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ferrari 512 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ferrari 512 M would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford GT (493 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1995 Ferrari 512 M. (435 HP @ 6750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 1995 Ferrari 512 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ferrari 512 M weights approximately 65 kg more than 2008 Ford GT.
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, 2008 Ford GT (678 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ferrari 512 M. (510 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2008 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ferrari 512 M.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ferrari 512 M | 2008 Ford GT | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 512 M | GT |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 5408 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 435 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2720 mm |
