2005 Ferrari 612 vs. 1996 Toyota Lexcen
To start off, 2005 Ferrari 612 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Toyota Lexcen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota Lexcen would be higher. At 5,748 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ferrari 612 (515 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 321 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Lexcen. (194 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Lexcen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 455 kg more than 1996 Toyota Lexcen. 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 612 (568 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Lexcen. (304 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Lexcen.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ferrari 612 | 1996 Toyota Lexcen | |
| Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
| Model | 612 | Lexcen |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5748 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 515 HP | 194 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 568 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2740 mm |
