2005 Ferrari 612 vs. 2002 Ford Explorer
To start off, 2005 Ferrari 612 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Ford Explorer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Ford Explorer 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 305 more horse power than 2002 Ford Explorer. (210 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford Explorer weights approximately 99 kg more than 2005 Ferrari 612.
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 233 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Explorer. (335 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Explorer. 2005 Ferrari 612 has automatic transmission and 2002 Ford Explorer has manual transmission. 2002 Ford Explorer will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ferrari 612 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ferrari 612 | 2002 Ford Explorer | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 612 | Explorer |
Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5748 cc | 4009 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 515 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 568 Nm | 335 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1939 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 3200 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 85 L |