2003 Ferrari 612 vs. 1966 Riley 4
To start off, 2003 Ferrari 612 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Riley 4 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) has 465 more horse power than 1966 Riley 4. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 1966 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 692 kg more than 1966 Riley 4. 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 466 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Riley 4. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2003 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Ferrari 612 | 1966 Riley 4 | |
Make | Ferrari | Riley |
Model | 612 | 4 |
Year Released | 2003 | 1966 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5747 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 532 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 588 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 88.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1148 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 45 L |