1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa vs. 2006 Ferrari 612
To start off, 2006 Ferrari 612 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa would be higher. At 5,752 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ferrari 612 (541 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 429 more horse power than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. (112 HP @ 8200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 757 kg more than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. 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, 2006 Ferrari 612 (589 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 501 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. (88 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2006 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa | 2006 Ferrari 612 | |
Make | Abarth | Ferrari |
Model | 1000 TC Corsa | 612 |
Year Released | 1970 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 982 cc | 5752 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 541 HP |
Engine RPM | 8200 RPM | 7250 RPM |
Torque | 88 Nm | 589 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 89.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 13.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 583 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2960 mm |