1979 Ford Thunderbird vs. 2012 Ferrari 599
To start off, 2012 Ferrari 599 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Thunderbird would be higher. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Ferrari 599 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ferrari 599 (652 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 517 more horse power than 1979 Ford Thunderbird. (135 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ferrari 599 should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 208 kg more than 2012 Ferrari 599.
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, 2012 Ferrari 599 (620 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Thunderbird. (386 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2012 Ferrari 599 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Thunderbird. 1979 Ford Thunderbird has automatic transmission and 2012 Ferrari 599 has manual transmission. 2012 Ferrari 599 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ford Thunderbird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Thunderbird | 2012 Ferrari 599 | |
Make | Ford | Ferrari |
Model | Thunderbird | 599 |
Year Released | 1979 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5731 cc | 6000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 652 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 8250 RPM |
Torque | 386 Nm | 620 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 335 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1813 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 4666 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1961 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1336 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2751 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 105 L |