2009 Ferrari 612 vs. 1980 Reliant GTC
To start off, 2009 Ferrari 612 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Reliant GTC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Reliant GTC 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 398 more horse power than 1980 Reliant GTC. (135 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 1980 Reliant GTC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 635 kg more than 1980 Reliant GTC. 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 383 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Reliant GTC. (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Reliant GTC.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ferrari 612 | 1980 Reliant GTC | |
| Make | Ferrari | Reliant |
| Model | 612 | GTC |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5748 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 533 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 589 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 320 km/hour | 178 km/hour |
| 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 | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 91 L |
