2001 Ferrari 456M vs. 2004 Ferrari 612
To start off, 2004 Ferrari 612 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ferrari 456M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ferrari 456M would be higher. At 5,748 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ferrari 612 (533 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2001 Ferrari 456M. (436 HP @ 7250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 2001 Ferrari 456M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 70 kg more than 2001 Ferrari 456M. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2004 Ferrari 612 (590 Nm) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ferrari 456M. (540 Nm). This means 2004 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ferrari 456M. 2004 Ferrari 612 has automatic transmission and 2001 Ferrari 456M has manual transmission. 2001 Ferrari 456M will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ferrari 612 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ferrari 456M | 2004 Ferrari 612 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | 456M | 612 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5473 cc | 5748 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 436 HP | 533 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 7250 RPM |
| Torque | 540 Nm | 590 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.9 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 77 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1350 mm |
