2006 Ferrari 612 vs. 2002 Ferrari 360
To start off, 2006 Ferrari 612 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Ferrari 360. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Ferrari 360 would be higher. At 5,752 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ferrari 612 (541 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 2002 Ferrari 360. (400 HP @ 8500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 2002 Ferrari 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ferrari 360 weights approximately 110 kg more than 2006 Ferrari 612.
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 Ferrari 612 (589 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ferrari 360. (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2006 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ferrari 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ferrari 612 | 2002 Ferrari 360 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | 612 | 360 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5752 cc | 3586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 541 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 589 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.1 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.6 L/100km | 17.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 95 L |
