1996 Ferrari 512 TR vs. 1985 Venturi Coupe
To start off, 1996 Ferrari 512 TR is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Venturi Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Venturi Coupe would be higher. At 4,943 cc, 1996 Ferrari 512 TR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari 512 TR (422 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 1985 Venturi Coupe. (197 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari 512 TR should accelerate faster than 1985 Venturi Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ferrari 512 TR weights approximately 315 kg more than 1985 Venturi Coupe. 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 TR (501 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Venturi Coupe. (297 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 Ferrari 512 TR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Venturi Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ferrari 512 TR | 1985 Venturi Coupe | |
| Make | Ferrari | Venturi |
| Model | 512 TR | Coupe |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4943 cc | 2458 cc |
| Horse Power | 422 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 501 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2410 mm |
