2002 Ferrari 456M vs. 2012 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2012 Ford Falcon is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Ferrari 456M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Ferrari 456M would be higher. At 5,499 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 Ferrari 456M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ferrari 456M (400 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2012 Ford Falcon. (362 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ferrari 456M should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ferrari 456M weights approximately 66 kg more than 2012 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, 2002 Ferrari 456M (551 Nm) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Falcon. (533 Nm). This means 2002 Ferrari 456M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Falcon. 2012 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 2002 Ferrari 456M has manual transmission. 2002 Ferrari 456M will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Ferrari 456M | 2012 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 456M | Falcon |
Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5499 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 400 HP | 362 HP |
Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 551 Nm | 533 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2838 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 68 L |