1996 Ferrari Maranello vs. 2000 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2000 Ford Falcon is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Ferrari Maranello. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Ferrari Maranello would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Ferrari Maranello is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari Maranello (478 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 2000 Ford Falcon. (268 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari Maranello should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ferrari Maranello weights approximately 347 kg more than 2000 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 Maranello (563 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Falcon. (420 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1996 Ferrari Maranello will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ferrari Maranello | 2000 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | Maranello | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5474 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 478 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 563 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1298 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 114 L | 68 L |
