2003 Ferrari 612 vs. 2003 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, both 2003 Ferrari 612 and 2003 Mercedes-Benz C were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,747 cc (12 cylinders), 2003 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ferrari 612 (532 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 391 more horse power than 2003 Mercedes-Benz C. (141 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 2003 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 320 kg more than 2003 Mercedes-Benz C. 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, 2003 Ferrari 612 (588 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mercedes-Benz C. (316 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2003 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mercedes-Benz C. 2003 Mercedes-Benz C has automatic transmission and 2003 Ferrari 612 has manual transmission. 2003 Ferrari 612 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Mercedes-Benz C will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ferrari 612 | 2003 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 612 | C |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5747 cc | 2148 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 532 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 588 Nm | 316 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 88.3 mm |
| Top Speed | 320 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.3 seconds | 10.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 69 L |
