2000 Ferrari 550 vs. 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse
To start off, both 2000 Ferrari 550 and 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,473 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Ferrari 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari 550 (485 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 340 more horse power than 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (145 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster than 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ferrari 550 weights approximately 400 kg more than 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Ferrari 550 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2000 Ferrari 550. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2000 Ferrari 550 (597 Nm) has 383 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (214 Nm). This means 2000 Ferrari 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ferrari 550 | 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mitsubishi |
| Model | 550 | Eclipse |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5473 cc | 2348 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 485 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 597 Nm | 214 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.9 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 100 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2570 mm |
