1998 Ferrari Maranello vs. 2005 Ferrari Enzo
To start off, 2005 Ferrari Enzo is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Ferrari Maranello. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Ferrari Maranello would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Ferrari Enzo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ferrari Enzo (652 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1998 Ferrari Maranello. (479 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ferrari Enzo should accelerate faster than 1998 Ferrari Maranello. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ferrari Maranello weights approximately 340 kg more than 2005 Ferrari Enzo.
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, 2005 Ferrari Enzo (657 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ferrari Maranello. (563 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2005 Ferrari Enzo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ferrari Maranello.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ferrari Maranello | 2005 Ferrari Enzo | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | Maranello | Enzo |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5474 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 479 HP | 652 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 563 Nm | 657 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1305 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 114 L | 95 L |
