2003 Ferrari 612 vs. 2004 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 2004 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ferrari 612. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ferrari 612 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 252 more horse power than 2004 Ford Thunderbird. (280 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 128 kg more than 2004 Ford Thunderbird. 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) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Thunderbird. (388 Nm). This means 2003 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Thunderbird.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ferrari 612 | 2004 Ford Thunderbird | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 612 | Thunderbird |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5747 cc | 3933 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 532 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 588 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1712 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 68 L |
