1996 Ferrari 550 vs. 1986 Ferrari 412 GT
To start off, 1996 Ferrari 550 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ferrari 412 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ferrari 412 GT would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Ferrari 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari 550 (485 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1986 Ferrari 412 GT. (340 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster than 1986 Ferrari 412 GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ferrari 412 GT weights approximately 195 kg more than 1996 Ferrari 550.
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 550 (568 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ferrari 412 GT. (451 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1996 Ferrari 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ferrari 412 GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ferrari 550 | 1986 Ferrari 412 GT | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | 550 | 412 GT |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5474 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 485 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 568 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 114 L | 120 L |
