2005 Ferrari 612 vs. 2006 Ford GT
To start off, 2006 Ford GT is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ferrari 612. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ferrari 612 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 22 more horse power than 2006 Ford GT. (493 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 320 kg more than 2006 Ford GT. 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, 2006 Ford GT (678 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ferrari 612. (568 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 2006 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ferrari 612. 2005 Ferrari 612 has automatic transmission and 2006 Ford GT has manual transmission. 2006 Ford GT 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 | 2006 Ford GT | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 612 | GT |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5748 cc | 5409 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 515 HP | 493 HP |
Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 568 Nm | 678 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
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 | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 66 L |