2006 Ferrari 612 vs. 2008 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ferrari 612. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ferrari 612 would be higher. At 5,752 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1154 kg more than 2006 Ferrari 612.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Ferrari 612. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Discovery will offer significantly more control. 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 149 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2006 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ferrari 612 | 2008 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Ferrari | Land Rover |
| Model | 612 | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5752 cc | 2720 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 541 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 589 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.2 seconds | 12.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 2494 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.1 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 82 L |
