1976 Ferrari 512 BB vs. 1988 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1988 Ford Falcon is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ferrari 512 BB. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ferrari 512 BB would be higher. At 4,942 cc, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB (355 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1988 Ford Falcon. (161 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Falcon weights approximately 30 kg more than 1976 Ferrari 512 BB.
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, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB (460 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Falcon. (311 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1976 Ferrari 512 BB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Falcon. 1988 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1976 Ferrari 512 BB has manual transmission. 1976 Ferrari 512 BB will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ferrari 512 BB | 1988 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 512 BB | Falcon |
Year Released | 1976 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3949 cc |
Horse Power | 355 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 460 Nm | 311 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2800 mm |