1995 Ferrari 512 TR vs. 1966 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1995 Ferrari 512 TR is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 4,943 cc, 1995 Ferrari 512 TR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ferrari 512 TR (422 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 316 more horse power than 1966 Ford Falcon. (106 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ferrari 512 TR should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ferrari 512 TR weights approximately 451 kg more than 1966 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, 1995 Ferrari 512 TR (501 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 313 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Falcon. (188 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1995 Ferrari 512 TR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ferrari 512 TR | 1966 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 512 TR | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4943 cc | 2782 cc |
| Horse Power | 422 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 501 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 74.7 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1119 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2720 mm |
