2006 Ferrari 612 vs. 1978 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2006 Ferrari 612 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Mustang 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 403 more horse power than 1978 Ford Mustang. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1978 Ford Mustang. 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 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Mustang. (339 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2006 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ferrari 612 | 1978 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 612 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5752 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 541 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 589 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.1 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2560 mm |
