2008 Ferrari 599 vs. 2000 Ford Artic

To start off, 2008 Ferrari 599 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Artic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Artic would be higher. At 5,999 cc (12 cylinders), 2008 Ferrari 599 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ferrari 599 (612 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 484 more horse power than 2000 Ford Artic. (128 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ferrari 599 should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Artic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ferrari 599 weights approximately 472 kg more than 2000 Ford Artic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 2008 Ferrari 599 (608 Nm) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Artic. (325 Nm). This means 2008 Ferrari 599 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Artic. 2000 Ford Artic has automatic transmission and 2008 Ferrari 599 has manual transmission. 2008 Ferrari 599 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Ford Artic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Ferrari 599 2000 Ford Artic
Make Ferrari Ford
Model 599 Artic
Year Released 2008 2000
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5999 cc 3998 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 612 HP 128 HP
Engine RPM 7600 RPM 6250 RPM
Torque 608 Nm 325 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1770 kg 1298 kg
Vehicle Length 4670 mm 5240 mm
Vehicle Width 1970 mm 1830 mm
Vehicle Height 1320 mm 1790 mm
Wheelbase Size 2760 mm 3200 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 105 L 68 L


 

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