2005 Ferrari 612 vs. 1959 Riley Two Point Six
To start off, 2005 Ferrari 612 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Riley Two Point Six. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Riley Two Point Six 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 418 more horse power than 1959 Riley Two Point Six. (97 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 1959 Riley Two Point Six. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 200 kg more than 1959 Riley Two Point Six. 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, 2005 Ferrari 612 (568 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 385 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Riley Two Point Six. (183 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Riley Two Point Six.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ferrari 612 | 1959 Riley Two Point Six | |
Make | Ferrari | Riley |
Model | 612 | Two Point Six |
Year Released | 2005 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5748 cc | 2639 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 515 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 568 Nm | 183 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1640 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2890 mm |