2005 Ferrari 612 vs. 1965 Ford Zodiac
To start off, 2005 Ferrari 612 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Zodiac 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 407 more horse power than 1965 Ford Zodiac. (108 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 570 kg more than 1965 Ford Zodiac. 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 378 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Zodiac. (190 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2005 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Zodiac.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ferrari 612 | 1965 Ford Zodiac | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 612 | Zodiac |
Year Released | 2005 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5748 cc | 2553 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 515 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 568 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 45 L |