2005 Ferrari 612 vs. 2009 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2009 Ford Falcon is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ferrari 612. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ferrari 612 would be higher. At 5,752 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ferrari 612 (533 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 272 more horse power than 2009 Ford Falcon. (261 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 136 kg more than 2009 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 (589 Nm) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Falcon. (391 Nm). This means 2005 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ferrari 612 | 2009 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 612 | Falcon |
Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5752 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 533 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 589 Nm | 391 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 89.1 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4955 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1453 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2838 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 68 L |