1952 Ferrari 225 vs. 1976 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1976 Ford Falcon is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ferrari 225. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ferrari 225 would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ferrari 225 (210 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1976 Ford Falcon. (153 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 225 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Falcon weights approximately 290 kg more than 1952 Ferrari 225.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Ferrari 225 | 1976 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 225 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2715 cc | 4092 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1380 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 159 L | 45 L |
