2009 Ferrari 612 vs. 2011 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2011 Ford Falcon is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ferrari 612. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ferrari 612 would be higher. At 5,748 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ferrari 612 (533 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 268 more horse power than 2011 Ford Falcon. (265 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 168 kg more than 2011 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 612 (589 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Falcon. (409 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2009 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Falcon. 2011 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 2009 Ferrari 612 has manual transmission. 2009 Ferrari 612 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ferrari 612 | 2011 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 612 | Falcon |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5748 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 533 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 589 Nm | 409 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 | 12.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | 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 | 1757 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2838 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 68 L |