1998 Ferrari 456M vs. 2008 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2008 Ford Falcon is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Ferrari 456M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Ferrari 456M would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 Ferrari 456M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ferrari 456M (435 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 2008 Ford Falcon. (261 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ferrari 456M should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Falcon weights approximately 14 kg more than 1998 Ferrari 456M.
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, 1998 Ferrari 456M (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Falcon. (391 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1998 Ferrari 456M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Ferrari 456M | 2008 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 456M | Falcon |
Year Released | 1998 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5474 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 435 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 550 Nm | 391 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88.1 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 10.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2838 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 68 L |