1971 Ford GT 70 vs. 2008 Ferrari 599
To start off, 2008 Ferrari 599 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford GT 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford GT 70 would be higher. At 5,999 cc (12 cylinders), 2008 Ferrari 599 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ferrari 599 (612 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 527 more horse power than 1971 Ford GT 70. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ferrari 599 should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford GT 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ferrari 599 weights approximately 1005 kg more than 1971 Ford GT 70. 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, 2008 Ferrari 599 (608 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 483 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford GT 70. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Ferrari 599 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford GT 70. 2008 Ferrari 599 has automatic transmission and 1971 Ford GT 70 has manual transmission. 1971 Ford GT 70 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Ferrari 599 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Ford GT 70 | 2008 Ferrari 599 | |
| Make | Ford | Ferrari |
| Model | GT 70 | 599 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 5999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 612 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7600 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 608 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 11.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 331 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 1770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2760 mm |
