1995 Ferrari 512 TR vs. 1966 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1995 Ferrari 512 TR is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Corsair 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 363 more horse power than 1966 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ferrari 512 TR should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ferrari 512 TR weights approximately 685 kg more than 1966 Ford Corsair. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 400 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1995 Ferrari 512 TR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ferrari 512 TR | 1966 Ford Corsair | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 512 TR | Corsair |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4943 cc | 1498 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 422 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 501 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 72.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2570 mm |
