2008 Ferrari 612 vs. 1964 Mitsubishi 500
To start off, 2008 Ferrari 612 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Mitsubishi 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Mitsubishi 500 would be higher. At 594 cc (2 cylinders), 1964 Mitsubishi 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ferrari 612 (541 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 518 more horse power than 1964 Mitsubishi 500. (23 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 1964 Mitsubishi 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 1391 kg more than 1964 Mitsubishi 500. 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 612 (587 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 553 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Mitsubishi 500. (34 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Mitsubishi 500.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ferrari 612 | 1964 Mitsubishi 500 | |
Make | Ferrari | Mitsubishi |
Model | 612 | 500 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1964 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 478 cc | 594 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 541 HP | 23 HP |
Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 587 Nm | 34 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 534 kg |
Vehicle Length | 350 mm | 3170 mm |
Vehicle Height | 350 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2070 mm |