2000 Ferrari 550 vs. 1997 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2000 Ferrari 550 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari 550 (478 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1997 Ford Falcon. (301 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster than 1997 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ferrari 550 weights approximately 16 kg more than 1997 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, 2000 Ferrari 550 (563 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ford Falcon. (515 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2000 Ferrari 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ferrari 550 | 1997 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 550 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5474 cc | 5766 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 478 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 563 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.9 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 299 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1674 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 114 L | 62 L |
