1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast vs. 2011 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2011 Ford Falcon is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast would be higher. At 4,963 cc (12 cylinders), 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast (396 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2011 Ford Falcon. (362 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Falcon weights approximately 164 kg more than 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast.
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, 2011 Ford Falcon (533 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast. (475 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast. 2011 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast has manual transmission. 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast | 2011 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 500 Superfast | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4963 cc | 3983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 396 HP | 362 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 533 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 92.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.8:1 |
| 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 | 1540 kg | 1704 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4967 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1868 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2838 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 68 L |
