1995 Ferrari 512 M vs. 2006 Ferrari 612
To start off, 2006 Ferrari 612 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ferrari 512 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ferrari 512 M would be higher. At 5,752 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ferrari 612 (541 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1995 Ferrari 512 M. (423 HP @ 6750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 1995 Ferrari 512 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ferrari 512 M weights approximately 115 kg more than 2006 Ferrari 612.
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, 2006 Ferrari 612 (589 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ferrari 512 M. (500 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2006 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ferrari 512 M.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ferrari 512 M | 2006 Ferrari 612 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | 512 M | 612 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 5752 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 423 HP | 541 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 7250 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 589 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1455 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2960 mm |
