2005 Ferrari 612 vs. 2005 Saleen S7
To start off, both 2005 Ferrari 612 and 2005 Saleen S7 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Saleen S7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Saleen S7 (750 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 235 more horse power than 2005 Ferrari 612. (515 HP @ 7250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Saleen S7 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ferrari 612. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 593 kg more than 2005 Saleen S7.
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 Saleen S7 (949 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 381 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ferrari 612. (568 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 2005 Saleen S7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ferrari 612. 2005 Ferrari 612 has automatic transmission and 2005 Saleen S7 has manual transmission. 2005 Saleen S7 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 | 2005 Saleen S7 | |
Make | Ferrari | Saleen |
Model | 612 | S7 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5748 cc | 7000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 515 HP | 750 HP |
Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 568 Nm | 949 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1247 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4755 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1981 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1041 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2692 mm |