1995 Ferrari 512 TR vs. 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica
To start off, 1995 Ferrari 512 TR is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica would be higher. At 4,943 cc, 1995 Ferrari 512 TR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ferrari 512 TR (422 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. (336 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ferrari 512 TR should accelerate faster than 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica weights approximately 20 kg more than 1995 Ferrari 512 TR.
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 TR (501 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. (305 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1995 Ferrari 512 TR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ferrari 512 TR | 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | 512 TR | 400 Superamerica |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4943 cc | 3967 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 422 HP | 336 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 501 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 71 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2410 mm |
