2002 Ferrari 550 vs. 2006 Ford Five Hundred
To start off, 2006 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Ferrari 550. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Ferrari 550 would be higher. At 5,473 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 Ferrari 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ferrari 550 (485 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 282 more horse power than 2006 Ford Five Hundred. (203 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Five Hundred. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 25 kg more than 2002 Ferrari 550.
Because 2006 Ford Five Hundred is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Ferrari 550. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Ford Five Hundred will offer significantly more control. 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, 2002 Ferrari 550 (570 Nm) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Five Hundred. (281 Nm). This means 2002 Ferrari 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Five Hundred.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ferrari 550 | 2006 Ford Five Hundred | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 550 | Five Hundred |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5473 cc | 2983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 485 HP | 203 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 72 L |
