1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica vs. 1964 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1964 Ford Falcon is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica would be higher. At 4,963 cc (12 cylinders), 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica (400 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1964 Ford Falcon. (282 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica weights approximately 547 kg more than 1964 Ford Falcon. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica (423 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Falcon. (244 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica | 1964 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 410 Superamerica | Falcon |
Year Released | 1957 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4963 cc | 2890 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 400 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 423 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1247 kg | 700 kg |