2003 Ferrari 612 vs. 2005 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ferrari 612. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ferrari 612 would be higher. 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 350 more horse power than 2005 Land Rover Discovery. (182 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 2005 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 215 kg more than 2003 Ferrari 612.
Because 2005 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Ferrari 612. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2003 Ferrari 612 (588 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Discovery. (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2003 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ferrari 612 | 2005 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Ferrari | Land Rover |
| Model | 612 | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5747 cc | 3946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 532 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 588 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 2055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2550 mm |
