2012 Ferrari 458 Italia vs. 1999 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia is newer by 13 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 4,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia (570 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 350 more horse power than 1999 Ford Falcon. (220 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia should accelerate faster than 1999 Ford Falcon.
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, 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia (539 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ford Falcon. (366 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia | 1999 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 458 Italia | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2012 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4500 cc | 3984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 570 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 9000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 539 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 7-speed automated manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4526 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1938 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2649 mm | 2580 mm |
