2008 Ferrari 612 vs. 2008 Ford Falcon
To start off, both 2008 Ferrari 612 and 2008 Ford Falcon were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ferrari 612 (541 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 280 more horse power than 2008 Ford Falcon. (261 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 221 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Ferrari 612 (587 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Falcon. (391 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2008 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Falcon. 2008 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 2008 Ferrari 612 has manual transmission. 2008 Ferrari 612 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ferrari 612 | 2008 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 612 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 478 cc | 3983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 541 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 587 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1925 kg | 1704 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 350 mm | 4967 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 350 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2838 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 20.7 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 68 L |
