2006 Ferrari 612 vs. 1969 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2006 Ferrari 612 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Chevrolet Corvette 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 196 more horse power than 1969 Chevrolet Corvette. (345 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 1969 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 62 kg more than 2006 Ferrari 612.
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 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Chevrolet Corvette. (515 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Chevrolet Corvette. 1969 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 2006 Ferrari 612 has manual transmission. 2006 Ferrari 612 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ferrari 612 | 1969 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Ferrari | Chevrolet |
Model | 612 | Corvette |
Year Released | 2006 | 1969 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5752 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 541 HP | 345 HP |
Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 589 Nm | 515 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 | 10.2:1 |
Top Speed | 320 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1402 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 76 L |