1952 Ferrari 342 America vs. 2005 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2005 Ford Falcon is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ferrari 342 America. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ferrari 342 America would be higher. At 4,101 cc (12 cylinders), 1952 Ferrari 342 America is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Falcon (200 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1952 Ferrari 342 America. (197 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1952 Ferrari 342 America. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Falcon weights approximately 491 kg more than 1952 Ferrari 342 America. 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. 2005 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1952 Ferrari 342 America has manual transmission. 1952 Ferrari 342 America will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Ferrari 342 America | 2005 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 342 America | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4101 cc | 3984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1581 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2930 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 70 L |
