1966 Triumph Vitesse vs. 2011 Ferrari 599
To start off, 2011 Ferrari 599 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Triumph Vitesse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Triumph Vitesse would be higher. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Ferrari 599 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ferrari 599 (652 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 582 more horse power than 1966 Triumph Vitesse. (70 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ferrari 599 should accelerate faster than 1966 Triumph Vitesse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ferrari 599 weights approximately 725 kg more than 1966 Triumph Vitesse. 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, 2011 Ferrari 599 (620 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 495 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Triumph Vitesse. (125 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2011 Ferrari 599 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Triumph Vitesse.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Triumph Vitesse | 2011 Ferrari 599 | |
| Make | Triumph | Ferrari |
| Model | Vitesse | 599 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 652 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4666 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1961 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1336 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 105 L |
