2000 Ferrari Maranello vs. 2012 Ferrari 599
To start off, 2012 Ferrari 599 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ferrari Maranello. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ferrari Maranello would be higher. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Ferrari 599 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ferrari 599 (652 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 2000 Ferrari Maranello. (485 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ferrari 599 should accelerate faster than 2000 Ferrari Maranello. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ferrari Maranello weights approximately 45 kg more than 2012 Ferrari 599.
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, 2012 Ferrari 599 (620 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ferrari Maranello. (568 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2012 Ferrari 599 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ferrari Maranello.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ferrari Maranello | 2012 Ferrari 599 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | Maranello | 599 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5474 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 485 HP | 652 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 568 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| 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 | 1650 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4666 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1961 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1336 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 114 L | 105 L |
