2005 Ferrari 612 vs. 1970 Volkswagen K 70
To start off, 2005 Ferrari 612 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Volkswagen K 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Volkswagen K 70 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 450 more horse power than 1970 Volkswagen K 70. (91 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 1970 Volkswagen K 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 790 kg more than 1970 Volkswagen K 70. 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 455 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Volkswagen K 70. (134 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Volkswagen K 70.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ferrari 612 | 1970 Volkswagen K 70 | |
Make | Ferrari | Volkswagen |
Model | 612 | K 70 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5748 cc | 1605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 541 HP | 91 HP |
Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 589 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 320 km/hour | 158 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 52 L |