2006 Ferrari 612 vs. 2008 Mazda Etude
To start off, 2008 Mazda Etude 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. 2006 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 247 kg more than 2008 Mazda Etude.
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, 2008 Mazda Etude, 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 426 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda Etude. (163 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda Etude.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ferrari 612 | 2008 Mazda Etude | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mazda |
| Model | 612 | Etude |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5752 cc | 1839 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 541 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 589 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Top Speed | 320 km/hour | 194 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.2 seconds | 10.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1093 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.1 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 55 L |
