2002 Ferrari Rossa vs. 2012 Ford F-250
To start off, 2012 Ford F-250 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Ferrari Rossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Ferrari Rossa would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ferrari Rossa (485 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2012 Ford F-250. (385 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ferrari Rossa should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford F-250.
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 Ford F-250 (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ferrari Rossa. (540 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ferrari Rossa. 2012 Ford F-250 has automatic transmission and 2002 Ferrari Rossa has manual transmission. 2002 Ferrari Rossa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford F-250 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ferrari Rossa | 2012 Ford F-250 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | Rossa | F-250 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5474 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 485 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 540 Nm | 548 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 6269 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1966 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3967 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 114 L | 132 L |
