2009 Ferrari 599 vs. 1965 Ford Cortina
To start off, 2009 Ferrari 599 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Ferrari 599 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ferrari 599 (612 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 563 more horse power than 1965 Ford Cortina. (49 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ferrari 599 should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ferrari 599 weights approximately 930 kg more than 1965 Ford Cortina. 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, 2009 Ferrari 599 (608 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 518 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Cortina. (90 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2009 Ferrari 599 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ferrari 599 | 1965 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 599 | Cortina |
Year Released | 2009 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 1198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 612 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 608 Nm | 90 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5600 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 835 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 40 L |