2003 Ferrari 612 vs. 1978 Zastava 2101
To start off, 2003 Ferrari 612 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Zastava 2101. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Zastava 2101 would be higher. At 5,746 cc (12 cylinders), 2003 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ferrari 612 (541 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 479 more horse power than 1978 Zastava 2101. (62 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 1978 Zastava 2101. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 880 kg more than 1978 Zastava 2101. 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 501 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Zastava 2101. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2003 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Zastava 2101. 2003 Ferrari 612 has automatic transmission and 1978 Zastava 2101 has manual transmission. 1978 Zastava 2101 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Ferrari 612 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Ferrari 612 | 1978 Zastava 2101 | |
Make | Ferrari | Zastava |
Model | 612 | 2101 |
Year Released | 2003 | 1978 |
Engine Size | 5746 cc | 1197 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 541 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 588 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |