1996 Ferrari 512 TR vs. 1992 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1996 Ferrari 512 TR is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 4,943 cc, 1996 Ferrari 512 TR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari 512 TR (422 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 261 more horse power than 1992 Ford Falcon. (161 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari 512 TR should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ferrari 512 TR weights approximately 125 kg more than 1992 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, 1996 Ferrari 512 TR (501 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Falcon. (311 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1996 Ferrari 512 TR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ferrari 512 TR | 1992 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 512 TR | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4943 cc | 3948 cc |
| Horse Power | 422 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 501 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2800 mm |
