2005 Ferrari 575M Maranello vs. 1996 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 2005 Ferrari 575M Maranello is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Vauxhall Carlton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Vauxhall Carlton would be higher. At 5,748 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Ferrari 575M Maranello is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ferrari 575M Maranello (508 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1996 Vauxhall Carlton. (355 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ferrari 575M Maranello should accelerate faster than 1996 Vauxhall Carlton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ferrari 575M Maranello weights approximately 134 kg more than 1996 Vauxhall Carlton. 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, 2005 Ferrari 575M Maranello (588 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Vauxhall Carlton. (531 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2005 Ferrari 575M Maranello will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Vauxhall Carlton.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ferrari 575M Maranello | 1996 Vauxhall Carlton | |
| Make | Ferrari | Vauxhall |
| Model | 575M Maranello | Carlton |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5748 cc | 3638 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 508 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 588 Nm | 531 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1734 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2740 mm |
