2005 Ferrari 612 vs. 1960 Ford Taunus
To start off, 2005 Ferrari 612 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ford Taunus 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 (541 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 488 more horse power than 1960 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 874 kg more than 1960 Ford Taunus. 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 (589 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 478 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ford Taunus. (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2005 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ferrari 612 | 1960 Ford Taunus | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 612 | Taunus |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5748 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 541 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 589 Nm | 111 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 50 L |
