1953 Ferrari 340 Spider vs. 1993 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1993 Ford Falcon is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ferrari 340 Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ferrari 340 Spider would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Ferrari 340 Spider (297 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1993 Ford Falcon. (268 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Ferrari 340 Spider should accelerate faster than 1993 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Falcon weights approximately 795 kg more than 1953 Ferrari 340 Spider.
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:
1953 Ferrari 340 Spider | 1993 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 340 Spider | Falcon |
Year Released | 1953 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4101 cc | 4941 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 297 HP | 268 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1645 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2800 mm |