2009 Ferrari 612 vs. 1962 Moretti 500
To start off, 2009 Ferrari 612 is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Moretti 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Moretti 500 would be higher. At 5,748 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ferrari 612 (533 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 515 more horse power than 1962 Moretti 500. (18 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 1962 Moretti 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 1285 kg more than 1962 Moretti 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, 2009 Ferrari 612 (589 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 554 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Moretti 500. (35 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Moretti 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ferrari 612 | 1962 Moretti 500 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Moretti |
| Model | 612 | 500 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1962 |
| Engine Size | 5748 cc | 477 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 533 HP | 18 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 589 Nm | 35 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 1850 mm |
