2003 Ferrari 612 vs. 1978 Ford Capri
To start off, 2003 Ferrari 612 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Capri 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 424 more horse power than 1978 Ford Capri. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 724 kg more than 1978 Ford Capri. 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 412 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Capri. (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ferrari 612 | 1978 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 612 | Capri |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5747 cc | 2294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 532 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 588 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 60.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 320 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.3 seconds | 11.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1116 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 58 L |
