2008 Ferrari 599 vs. 1965 Riley 4
To start off, 2008 Ferrari 599 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Riley 4 would be higher. At 5,999 cc (12 cylinders), 2008 Ferrari 599 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ferrari 599 (612 HP) has 545 more horse power than 1965 Riley 4. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ferrari 599 should accelerate faster than 1965 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ferrari 599 weights approximately 622 kg more than 1965 Riley 4. 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, 2008 Ferrari 599 (608 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 487 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Riley 4. (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Ferrari 599 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ferrari 599 | 1965 Riley 4 | |
Make | Ferrari | Riley |
Model | 599 | 4 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1965 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5999 cc | 1620 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 612 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 608 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1148 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 45 L |