1955 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 2012 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2012 Ford Falcon is newer by 57 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1955 Ferrari 250 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Ferrari 250 GT (276 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2012 Ford Falcon. (240 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Falcon weights approximately 468 kg more than 1955 Ferrari 250 GT.
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, 2012 Ford Falcon (353 Nm) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ferrari 250 GT. (260 Nm). This means 2012 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ferrari 250 GT. 2012 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1955 Ferrari 250 GT has manual transmission. 1955 Ferrari 250 GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Ferrari 250 GT | 2012 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 250 GT | Falcon |
Year Released | 1955 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 353 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 73.1 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 83.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1648 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4955 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1453 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2838 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 68 L |