2005 Ferrari 612 vs. 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast
To start off, 2005 Ferrari 612 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast 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 145 more horse power than 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast. (396 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 300 kg more than 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast. 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 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast. (475 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2005 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ferrari 612 | 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | 612 | 500 Superfast |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5748 cc | 4963 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 541 HP | 396 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 589 Nm | 475 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 320 km/hour | 290 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 90 L |
