2006 Ferrari 612 vs. 2006 Ford Mondeo
To start off, both 2006 Ferrari 612 and 2006 Ford Mondeo were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 340 more horse power than 2006 Ford Mondeo. (201 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 118 kg more than 2006 Ferrari 612.
Because 2006 Ferrari 612 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Ferrari 612. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Ford Mondeo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 308 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Mondeo. (281 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2006 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ferrari 612 | 2006 Ford Mondeo | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 612 | Mondeo |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5752 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 541 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 589 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 320 km/hour | 247 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.2 seconds | 7.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1458 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.1 L/100km | 10.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 59 L |
