2006 Ferrari 612 vs. 1966 Ford 12 M
To start off, 2006 Ferrari 612 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford 12 M 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 471 more horse power than 1966 Ford 12 M. (70 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 445 kg more than 1966 Ford 12 M. 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 454 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford 12 M. (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford 12 M.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ferrari 612 | 1966 Ford 12 M | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 612 | 12 M |
Year Released | 2006 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5752 cc | 1699 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 541 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 589 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 895 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 68 L |