2007 Ferrari 612 vs. 1969 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, 2007 Ferrari 612 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Sunbeam Alpine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Sunbeam Alpine would be higher. At 5,748 cc (12 cylinders), 2007 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ferrari 612 (533 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 462 more horse power than 1969 Sunbeam Alpine. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 1969 Sunbeam Alpine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 832 kg more than 1969 Sunbeam Alpine. 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, 2007 Ferrari 612 (588 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 465 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Sunbeam Alpine. (123 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Sunbeam Alpine. 1969 Sunbeam Alpine has automatic transmission and 2007 Ferrari 612 has manual transmission. 2007 Ferrari 612 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Sunbeam Alpine will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ferrari 612 | 1969 Sunbeam Alpine | |
Make | Ferrari | Sunbeam |
Model | 612 | Alpine |
Year Released | 2007 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5748 cc | 1724 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 533 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 588 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1842 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 27 L |