2005 Ferrari 612 vs. 2004 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 2005 Ferrari 612 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Thunderbird 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 266 more horse power than 2004 Ford Thunderbird. (249 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 95 kg more than 2004 Ford Thunderbird. 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 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Thunderbird. (388 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Thunderbird.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ferrari 612 | 2004 Ford Thunderbird | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 612 | Thunderbird |
Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5748 cc | 3934 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 515 HP | 249 HP |
Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 568 Nm | 388 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1745 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 59 L |