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. Both 1980 Ferrari 512 BB and 1976 Ford Falcon are equipped with a 4,942 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ferrari 512 BB (355 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1976 Ford Falcon. (238 HP @ 5000 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. 1976 Ford Falcon weights approximately 23 kg more than 1980 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, 1980 Ferrari 512 BB (460 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Falcon. (422 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1980 Ferrari 512 BB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Falcon. 1976 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1980 Ferrari 512 BB has manual transmission. 1980 Ferrari 512 BB will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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 | 4942 cc |
Horse Power | 355 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 460 Nm | 422 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2830 mm |