2008 Ferrari 612 vs. 2007 Ford F-450
To start off, 2008 Ferrari 612 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford F-450. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford F-450 would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ferrari 612 (541 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 241 more horse power than 2007 Ford F-450. (300 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford F-450.
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 612 (587 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford F-450. (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2008 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford F-450.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ferrari 612 | 2007 Ford F-450 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 612 | F-450 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 478 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 541 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 587 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 350 mm | 5740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 350 mm | 1970 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 3590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 110 L |
