2005 Ferrari Maranello vs. 2012 Infiniti M
To start off, 2012 Infiniti M is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ferrari Maranello. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ferrari Maranello would be higher. At 5,997 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Ferrari Maranello is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ferrari Maranello (508 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2012 Infiniti M. (420 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ferrari Maranello should accelerate faster than 2012 Infiniti M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Infiniti M weights approximately 148 kg more than 2005 Ferrari Maranello.
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 Maranello (589 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Infiniti M. (565 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Ferrari Maranello will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Infiniti M. 2012 Infiniti M has automatic transmission and 2005 Ferrari Maranello has manual transmission. 2005 Ferrari Maranello will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Infiniti M will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ferrari Maranello | 2012 Infiniti M | |
| Make | Ferrari | Infiniti |
| Model | Maranello | M |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5997 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 508 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 589 Nm | 565 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 1823 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4945 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1501 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2901 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 76 L |
