2010 Ferrari 599 vs. 2010 Mazda 6
To start off, both 2010 Ferrari 599 and 2010 Mazda 6 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Ferrari 599 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ferrari 599 (611 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 339 more horse power than 2010 Mazda 6. (272 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ferrari 599 should accelerate faster than 2010 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ferrari 599 weights approximately 79 kg more than 2010 Mazda 6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Ferrari 599 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 2010 Ferrari 599. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Mazda 6, 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. 2010 Mazda 6 has automatic transmission and 2010 Ferrari 599 has manual transmission. 2010 Ferrari 599 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Mazda 6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Ferrari 599 | 2010 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mazda |
| Model | 599 | 6 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6000 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 611 HP | 272 HP |
| Engine RPM | 9000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque RPM | 9000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1688 kg | 1609 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4666 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1961 mm | 1839 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1336 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2751 mm | 2789 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 15.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 70 L |
