2003 Ferrari 612 vs. 1963 Mitsubishi 500
To start off, 2003 Ferrari 612 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Mitsubishi 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Mitsubishi 500 would be higher. At 5,747 cc (12 cylinders), 2003 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ferrari 612 (532 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 509 more horse power than 1963 Mitsubishi 500. (23 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 1963 Mitsubishi 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 1310 kg more than 1963 Mitsubishi 500. 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, 2003 Ferrari 612 (588 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 554 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Mitsubishi 500. (34 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2003 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Mitsubishi 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ferrari 612 | 1963 Mitsubishi 500 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mitsubishi |
| Model | 612 | 500 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1963 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5747 cc | 594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 532 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 588 Nm | 34 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2070 mm |
