1957 Ferrari 246 vs. 1976 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1976 Ford Falcon is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ferrari 246. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ferrari 246 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ferrari 246 (277 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1976 Ford Falcon. (238 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ferrari 246 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Falcon weights approximately 915 kg more than 1957 Ferrari 246.
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. 1976 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1957 Ferrari 246 has manual transmission. 1957 Ferrari 246 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ferrari 246 | 1976 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 246 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2417 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 277 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 990 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2830 mm |
