2003 Ferrari 612 vs. 2001 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2003 Ferrari 612 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 5,746 cc (12 cylinders), 2003 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ferrari 612 (541 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 321 more horse power than 2001 Ford Falcon. (220 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 325 kg more than 2001 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, 2003 Ferrari 612 (588 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ferrari 612 | 2001 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 612 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5746 cc | 3983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 541 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 588 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 92.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1440 mm |
