2003 Ferrari 612 vs. 2003 Lexus ES
To start off, both 2003 Ferrari 612 and 2003 Lexus ES were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,746 cc (12 cylinders), 2003 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ferrari 612 (541 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 333 more horse power than 2003 Lexus ES. (208 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 2003 Lexus ES. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 280 kg more than 2003 Lexus ES. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Ferrari 612 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2003 Ferrari 612. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Lexus ES, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2003 Ferrari 612 (588 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Lexus ES. (298 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2003 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Lexus ES.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Ferrari 612 | 2003 Lexus ES | |
Make | Ferrari | Lexus |
Model | 612 | ES |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5746 cc | 2995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 541 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 588 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1460 mm |