2005 Ferrari 612 vs. 1977 Ford Capri
To start off, 2005 Ferrari 612 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Capri 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 462 more horse power than 1977 Ford Capri. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 830 kg more than 1977 Ford Capri. 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 481 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Capri. (87 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ferrari 612 | 1977 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 612 | Capri |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1977 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5748 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 515 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 568 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2560 mm |
