1955 Ferrari 410 Superamerica vs. 1982 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1982 Ford Falcon is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ferrari 410 Superamerica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ferrari 410 Superamerica would be higher. At 4,963 cc (12 cylinders), 1955 Ferrari 410 Superamerica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Ferrari 410 Superamerica (340 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 231 more horse power than 1982 Ford Falcon. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Ferrari 410 Superamerica should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Falcon weights approximately 270 kg more than 1955 Ferrari 410 Superamerica.
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.
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1955 Ferrari 410 Superamerica | 1982 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 410 Superamerica | Falcon |
Year Released | 1955 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4963 cc | 3271 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1370 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2830 mm |