1995 Ferrari 512 TR vs. 1969 Volkswagen 1302
To start off, 1995 Ferrari 512 TR is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Volkswagen 1302. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Volkswagen 1302 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 388 more horse power than 1969 Volkswagen 1302. (34 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ferrari 512 TR should accelerate faster than 1969 Volkswagen 1302. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ferrari 512 TR weights approximately 820 kg more than 1969 Volkswagen 1302. 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 417 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Volkswagen 1302. (84 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1995 Ferrari 512 TR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Volkswagen 1302.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ferrari 512 TR | 1969 Volkswagen 1302 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Volkswagen |
| Model | 512 TR | 1302 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4943 cc | 1192 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 422 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 501 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 64 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2410 mm |
