2009 Ferrari 456M vs. 2006 Ford Falcon

To start off, 2009 Ferrari 456M is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Ferrari 456M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ferrari 456M (436 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 2006 Ford Falcon. (220 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ferrari 456M should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ferrari 456M weights approximately 160 kg more than 2006 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, 2009 Ferrari 456M (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Ferrari 456M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Falcon.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Ferrari 456M 2006 Ford Falcon
Make Ferrari Ford
Model 456M Falcon
Year Released 2009 2006
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5474 cc 3984 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 436 HP 220 HP
Engine RPM 6250 RPM 4900 RPM
Torque 550 Nm 357 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 3000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 88.1 mm 92.3 mm
Engine Stroke Size 75 mm 99.3 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 11.0:1 9.6:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1690 kg 1530 kg
Vehicle Length 4770 mm 4910 mm
Vehicle Width 1930 mm 1880 mm
Vehicle Height 1310 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase Size 2610 mm 2630 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 22 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 110 L 59 L


 

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