2004 Ferrari 612 vs. 1969 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 2004 Ferrari 612 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Thunderbird would be higher. At 7,029 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ferrari 612 (533 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1969 Ford Thunderbird. (355 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Thunderbird.
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, 2004 Ferrari 612 (590 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Thunderbird. (300 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Thunderbird.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ferrari 612 | 1969 Ford Thunderbird | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 612 | Thunderbird |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5748 cc | 7029 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 533 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
