1959 Ford Fairlane vs. 2010 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti

To start off, 2010 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti (532 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 364 more horse power than 1959 Ford Fairlane. (168 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 369 kg more than 2010 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti.

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. 1959 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 2010 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti has manual transmission. 2010 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1959 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1959 Ford Fairlane 2010 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti
Make Ford Ferrari
Model Fairlane 612 Scaglietti
Year Released 1959 2010
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5769 cc 5700 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 12 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 168 HP 532 HP
Engine RPM 4600 RPM 7250 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Vehicle Weight 2094 kg 1725 kg
Vehicle Length 5260 mm 4902 mm
Wheelbase Size 3000 mm 2949 mm


 

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