2005 Ferrari 612 vs. 2010 Lexus SC
To start off, 2010 Lexus SC is newer by 5 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 233 more horse power than 2010 Lexus SC. (282 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 2010 Lexus SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 25 kg more than 2010 Lexus SC. 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, 2005 Ferrari 612 (568 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Lexus SC. (430 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Lexus SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ferrari 612 | 2010 Lexus SC | |
| Make | Ferrari | Lexus |
| Model | 612 | SC |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5748 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 515 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 568 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 75 L |
