2008 Ferrari 599 vs. 1968 Ford GT 40
To start off, 2008 Ferrari 599 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford GT 40 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 @ 7600 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 1968 Ford GT 40. (424 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ferrari 599 should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford GT 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ferrari 599 weights approximately 810 kg more than 1968 Ford GT 40. 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, 1968 Ford GT 40 (637 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ferrari 599. (608 Nm @ 5600 RPM). This means 1968 Ford GT 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ferrari 599.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ferrari 599 | 1968 Ford GT 40 | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 599 | GT 40 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1968 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5999 cc | 4948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 612 HP | 424 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 608 Nm | 637 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 125 L |