2003 Ferrari 612 vs. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer 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 5,746 cc (12 cylinders), 2003 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ferrari 612 (541 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 339 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. (202 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 209 kg more than 2003 Ferrari 612.
Because 2005 Mercury Mountaineer 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 Mercury Mountaineer 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 249 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. (339 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ferrari 612 | 2005 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
| Model | 612 | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5746 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 541 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 588 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 2049 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1850 mm |
