1980 Ferrari 512 BB vs. 1976 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1980 Ferrari 512 BB is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 4,942 cc, 1980 Ferrari 512 BB is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ferrari 512 BB (355 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1976 Ford Falcon. (153 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari 512 BB should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ferrari 512 BB weights approximately 72 kg more than 1976 Ford Falcon. 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, 1980 Ferrari 512 BB (460 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Falcon. (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1980 Ferrari 512 BB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ferrari 512 BB | 1976 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 512 BB | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 4092 cc |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 45 L |
