2000 Ferrari 550 vs. 2010 Ford Explorer
To start off, 2010 Ford Explorer is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ferrari 550. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ferrari 550 would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Ferrari 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari 550 (478 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 268 more horse power than 2010 Ford Explorer. (210 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Explorer weights approximately 416 kg more than 2000 Ferrari 550.
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, 2000 Ferrari 550 (588 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Explorer. (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2000 Ferrari 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Explorer. 2010 Ford Explorer has automatic transmission and 2000 Ferrari 550 has manual transmission. 2000 Ferrari 550 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Ford Explorer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ferrari 550 | 2010 Ford Explorer | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 550 | Explorer |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5474 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 478 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 588 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 2061 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4912 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1849 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2888 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 85 L |
