Quick comparison
The Ferrari 312 P appeared in 1968, the Ferrari 312 PB in 1971 – 3 years later. The Ferrari 312 P has a V12 engine, the Ferrari 312 PB a twelve-cylinder with a 180-degree bank angle. The more powerful one is the Ferrari 312 PB: 466 PS versus 450 PS (converted from kW or hp). The lighter one is the Ferrari 312 P: 585 kg versus 665 kg. The Ferrari 312 PB took more race wins: 15 versus 3.
Ferrari 312 PFerrari 312 PB
1968–1969Period1971–1972
2991 cm³ Mid , RWD Colombo V12Engine2991 cm³ DOHC 180° V12 naturally aspirated Ferrari Tipo 001
2991 cm³Displacement2991 cm³
331 kW at 10,800 rpm 465 NmPower460 bhp at 10,800 rpm
–Top speed320 km/h
585 kgWeight665 kg
3Units built–
–Transmission5-speed, in unit with the engine
Mauro Forghieri; Giacomo Caliri; Gioacchino ColomboEngineeringMauro Forghieri; Giacomo Caliri
Group 6Class1971: Group 6; 1972-73: Group 5
15Races33
3Wins15
2Pole positions17
–Constructors' titles1 (1972 WSC)
Pedro Rodriguez, Chris Amon, Luigi Chinetti, Tony Adamowicz, David Piper, Mario Andretti, Mike Parkes, Sam Posey, Chuck Parsons, Peter Schetty …DriversSweden Ronnie Peterson, Belgium Jacky Ickx, Switzerland Clay Regazzoni, UK Brian Redman, Mario Andretti, Italy Arturo Merzario, Italy Sandro Munari …
All values come from the data sheets of the two models (sources listed there). The better value is highlighted in green wherever both data sheets give a comparable figure. Photos – Ferrari 312 P: Lothar Spurzem, CC BY-SA 2.0 de; Ferrari 312 PB: Thesupermat, CC BY-SA 3.0. Licenses and originals: Sources & image credits.
