2003 Ferrari 360 vs. 2012 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2012 Ford Falcon is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ferrari 360. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ferrari 360 would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ferrari 360 (400 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2012 Ford Falcon. (362 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Falcon weights approximately 420 kg more than 2003 Ferrari 360.
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, 2012 Ford Falcon (533 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ferrari 360. (374 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ferrari 360. 2012 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 2003 Ferrari 360 has manual transmission. 2003 Ferrari 360 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:
2003 Ferrari 360 | 2012 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 360 | Falcon |
Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3586 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 400 HP | 362 HP |
Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 374 Nm | 533 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1284 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2838 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 68 L |