2012 Ferrari 458 Italia vs. 2008 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 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 309 more horse power than 2008 Ford Falcon. (261 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia should accelerate faster than 2008 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 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Falcon. (391 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Ferrari 458 Italia | 2008 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 458 Italia | Falcon |
Year Released | 2012 | 2008 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4500 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 570 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 9000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 539 Nm | 391 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | 7-speed automated manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4526 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1938 mm | 1868 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2649 mm | 2838 mm |