1995 Ferrari 512 M vs. 2008 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2008 Ford Falcon is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ferrari 512 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ferrari 512 M would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ferrari 512 M (423 HP) has 36 more horse power than 2008 Ford Falcon. (387 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ferrari 512 M should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Falcon.
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, 2008 Ford Falcon (520 Nm) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ferrari 512 M. (500 Nm). This means 2008 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ferrari 512 M. 2008 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1995 Ferrari 512 M has manual transmission. 1995 Ferrari 512 M will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ferrari 512 M | 2008 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 512 M | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 5000 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 423 HP | 387 HP |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 520 Nm |
| 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 Length | 4490 mm | 4967 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1868 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2838 mm |
