2006 Ferrari 612 vs. 1959 NSU Prinz
To start off, 2006 Ferrari 612 is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 NSU Prinz. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 NSU Prinz would be higher. At 5,752 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ferrari 612 (541 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 511 more horse power than 1959 NSU Prinz. (30 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 1959 NSU Prinz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 775 kg more than 1959 NSU Prinz. 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, 2006 Ferrari 612 (589 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 546 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 NSU Prinz. (43 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 NSU Prinz.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ferrari 612 | 1959 NSU Prinz | |
| Make | Ferrari | NSU |
| Model | 612 | Prinz |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5752 cc | 583 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 541 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 589 Nm | 43 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2010 mm |
