2008 Ferrari 612 vs. 2005 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2008 Ferrari 612 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 2,494 cc (5 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ferrari 612 (541 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 421 more horse power than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 1950 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 2005 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 192 kg more than 2008 Ferrari 612.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ferrari 612. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Defender 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, 2008 Ferrari 612 (587 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 287 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2008 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ferrari 612 | 2005 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Ferrari | Land Rover |
Model | 612 | Defender |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 478 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 541 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Torque | 587 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 | 19.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 315 km/hour | 129 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.2 seconds | 19.5 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 | 1925 kg | 2117 kg |
Vehicle Length | 350 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Height | 350 mm | 2040 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 3230 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 20.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 93 L |