2005 Ferrari 575M Maranello vs. 2005 Maserati MC12
To start off, both 2005 Ferrari 575M Maranello and 2005 Maserati MC12 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Maserati MC12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Maserati MC12 (623 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2005 Ferrari 575M Maranello. (508 HP @ 7250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Maserati MC12 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ferrari 575M Maranello. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ferrari 575M Maranello weights approximately 399 kg more than 2005 Maserati MC12.
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 Maserati MC12 (652 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ferrari 575M Maranello. (588 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 2005 Maserati MC12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ferrari 575M Maranello.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ferrari 575M Maranello | 2005 Maserati MC12 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Maserati |
| Model | 575M Maranello | MC12 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5748 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 508 HP | 623 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 588 Nm | 652 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 325 km/hour | 325 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.2 seconds | 3.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1734 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 5150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 2100 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 21.7 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 88 L |
