1956 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1979 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1979 Ford Falcon is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 3,271 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Ferrari 250 GT (276 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1979 Ford Falcon. (129 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Falcon weights approximately 200 kg more than 1956 Ferrari 250 GT.
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, 1979 Ford Falcon (263 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ferrari 250 GT. (260 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ferrari 250 GT.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Ferrari 250 GT | 1979 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 250 GT | Falcon |
Year Released | 1956 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 3271 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 263 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2830 mm |