2005 Ferrari 612 vs. 2005 Ford Taurus
To start off, both 2005 Ferrari 612 and 2005 Ford Taurus were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,752 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ferrari 612 (533 HP) has 332 more horse power than 2005 Ford Taurus. (201 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Taurus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 335 kg more than 2005 Ford Taurus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Ferrari 612 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Ferrari 612. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Taurus, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (589 Nm) has 339 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Taurus. (250 Nm). This means 2005 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Taurus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ferrari 612 | 2005 Ford Taurus | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 612 | Taurus |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5752 cc | 2999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 533 HP | 201 HP |
| Torque | 589 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.1 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1505 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 68 L |
