2008 Ferrari 612 vs. 1997 Plymouth Prowler
To start off, 2008 Ferrari 612 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Plymouth Prowler. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Plymouth Prowler would be higher. At 3,518 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Plymouth Prowler is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ferrari 612 (541 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 288 more horse power than 1997 Plymouth Prowler. (253 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 1997 Plymouth Prowler. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 645 kg more than 1997 Plymouth Prowler. 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 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Plymouth Prowler. (345 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2008 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Plymouth Prowler. 1997 Plymouth Prowler has automatic transmission and 2008 Ferrari 612 has manual transmission. 2008 Ferrari 612 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Plymouth Prowler will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ferrari 612 | 1997 Plymouth Prowler | |
Make | Ferrari | Plymouth |
Model | 612 | Prowler |
Year Released | 2008 | 1997 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 478 cc | 3518 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 541 HP | 253 HP |
Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 587 Nm | 345 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 | 9.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 350 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Height | 350 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 46 L |