2006 Ferrari 612 vs. 1979 Ferrari 400
To start off, 2006 Ferrari 612 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ferrari 400 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 231 more horse power than 1979 Ferrari 400. (310 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 1979 Ferrari 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 633 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 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ferrari 400. (392 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ferrari 400.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ferrari 612 | 1979 Ferrari 400 | |
Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
Model | 612 | 400 |
Year Released | 2006 | 1979 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5752 cc | 4823 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 541 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 589 Nm | 392 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 | 8.8:1 |
Top Speed | 320 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1973 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 118 L |