2009 Ferrari 612 vs. 2000 Ferrari 550
To start off, 2009 Ferrari 612 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ferrari 550. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ferrari 550 would be higher. At 5,748 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ferrari 612 (533 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2000 Ferrari 550. (485 HP @ 7250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 2000 Ferrari 550. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 235 kg more than 2000 Ferrari 550. 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, 2000 Ferrari 550 (597 Nm) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ferrari 612. (589 Nm). This means 2000 Ferrari 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ferrari 612.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ferrari 612 | 2000 Ferrari 550 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | 612 | 550 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5748 cc | 5473 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 533 HP | 485 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 7250 RPM |
| Torque | 589 Nm | 597 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 87.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 74.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 320 km/hour | 321 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2590 mm |
