2005 Ferrari 612 vs. 1950 Fiat 1500
To start off, 2005 Ferrari 612 is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Fiat 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Fiat 1500 would be higher. At 5,748 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ferrari 612 (515 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 468 more horse power than 1950 Fiat 1500. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 1950 Fiat 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 640 kg more than 1950 Fiat 1500. 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. 2005 Ferrari 612 has automatic transmission and 1950 Fiat 1500 has manual transmission. 1950 Fiat 1500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ferrari 612 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ferrari 612 | 1950 Fiat 1500 | |
Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
Model | 612 | 1500 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1950 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5748 cc | 1493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 515 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 35 L |