2003 Ferrari 612 vs. 2005 Lexus LS
To start off, 2005 Lexus LS 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 253 more horse power than 2005 Lexus LS. (279 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 2005 Lexus LS.
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 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lexus LS. (419 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lexus LS. 2005 Lexus LS 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. 2005 Lexus LS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Ferrari 612 | 2005 Lexus LS | |
Make | Ferrari | Lexus |
Model | 612 | LS |
Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5747 cc | 4293 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 532 HP | 279 HP |
Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 588 Nm | 419 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 | 11.0:1 |
Top Speed | 320 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.3 seconds | 6.3 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 | 1840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2930 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 84 L |