2005 Ferrari 612 vs. 1999 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2005 Ferrari 612 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 5,748 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ferrari 612 (515 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 295 more horse power than 1999 Ford Falcon. (220 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 1999 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 310 kg more than 1999 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, 2005 Ferrari 612 (568 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ford Falcon. (366 Nm @ 3150 RPM). This means 2005 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ford Falcon. 2005 Ferrari 612 has automatic transmission and 1999 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 1999 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ferrari 612 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ferrari 612 | 1999 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 612 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5748 cc | 3982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 515 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 568 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 3150 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 68 L |
