2005 Ferrari 612 vs. 2003 Mercedes-Benz Viano
To start off, 2005 Ferrari 612 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Mercedes-Benz Viano. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Mercedes-Benz Viano 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 328 more horse power than 2003 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (187 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 2003 Mercedes-Benz Viano.
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 287 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (281 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2005 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mercedes-Benz Viano.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ferrari 612 | 2003 Mercedes-Benz Viano | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 612 | Viano |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5748 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 515 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 568 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 75 L |
