2008 Ferrari 612 vs. 1978 Ford Capri
To start off, 2008 Ferrari 612 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Capri would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ferrari 612 (541 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 444 more horse power than 1978 Ford Capri. (97 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 893 kg more than 1978 Ford Capri. 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 436 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Capri. (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ferrari 612 | 1978 Ford Capri | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 612 | Capri |
Year Released | 2008 | 1978 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 478 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 541 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 587 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1032 kg |
Vehicle Length | 350 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Height | 350 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2570 mm |