2004 Ferrari 612 vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren
To start off, 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ferrari 612. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ferrari 612 would be higher. At 5,748 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (618 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2004 Ferrari 612. (533 HP @ 7250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren should accelerate faster than 2004 Ferrari 612. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 110 kg more than 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren.
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, 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (780 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ferrari 612. (590 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ferrari 612.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ferrari 612 | 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 612 | SLR McLaren |
Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5748 cc | 5506 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 533 HP | 618 HP |
Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 590 Nm | 780 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1270 mm |