1996 Ferrari 512 M vs. 1971 Land Rover Serie II
To start off, 1996 Ferrari 512 M is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Land Rover Serie II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Land Rover Serie II would be higher. At 4,942 cc, 1996 Ferrari 512 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari 512 M (422 HP) has 355 more horse power than 1971 Land Rover Serie II. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari 512 M should accelerate faster than 1971 Land Rover Serie II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Land Rover Serie II weights approximately 45 kg more than 1996 Ferrari 512 M.
Because 1971 Land Rover Serie II is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Ferrari 512 M. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 Land Rover Serie II will offer significantly more control. 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, 1996 Ferrari 512 M (500 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 342 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Land Rover Serie II. (158 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 Ferrari 512 M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Land Rover Serie II.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ferrari 512 M | 1971 Land Rover Serie II | |
| Make | Ferrari | Land Rover |
| Model | 512 M | Serie II |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2286 cc |
| Horse Power | 422 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1455 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2780 mm |
