2005 Ferrari 612 vs. 2009 Ferrari 612
To start off, 2009 Ferrari 612 is newer by 4 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. Both 2005 Ferrari 612 and 2009 Ferrari 612 are equipped with a 5,748 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ferrari 612 (533 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2005 Ferrari 612. (515 HP @ 7250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ferrari 612. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 85 kg more than 2005 Ferrari 612. 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, 2009 Ferrari 612 (589 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ferrari 612. (568 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 2009 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ferrari 612. 2005 Ferrari 612 has automatic transmission and 2009 Ferrari 612 has manual transmission. 2009 Ferrari 612 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 | 2009 Ferrari 612 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | 612 | 612 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5748 cc | 5748 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 515 HP | 533 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 7250 RPM |
| Torque | 568 Nm | 589 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 105 L |
