2007 Ferrari 612 vs. 1976 Ford Cortina
To start off, 2007 Ferrari 612 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Cortina 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 460 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (73 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 728 kg more than 1976 Ford Cortina. 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 471 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2007 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ferrari 612 | 1976 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 612 | Cortina |
Year Released | 2007 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5748 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 533 HP | 73 HP |
Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 588 Nm | 117 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1842 kg | 1114 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 54 L |