1996 Ferrari 512 M vs. 2013 Scion tC
To start off, 2013 Scion tC is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Ferrari 512 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Ferrari 512 M 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 @ 6750 RPM) has 244 more horse power than 2013 Scion tC. (178 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari 512 M should accelerate faster than 2013 Scion tC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ferrari 512 M weights approximately 78 kg more than 2013 Scion tC. 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, 1996 Ferrari 512 M (500 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Scion tC. (235 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1996 Ferrari 512 M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Scion tC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ferrari 512 M | 2013 Scion tC | |
| Make | Ferrari | Scion |
| Model | 512 M | tC |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2494 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 422 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1455 kg | 1377 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1795 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1415 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2700 mm |
