1958 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 2000 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2000 Ford Falcon is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Falcon (268 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1958 Ferrari 250 GT. (260 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1958 Ferrari 250 GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Ferrari 250 GT weights approximately 17 kg more than 2000 Ford Falcon.
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, 2000 Ford Falcon (420 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ferrari 250 GT. (314 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ferrari 250 GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ferrari 250 GT | 2000 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 250 GT | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1298 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 68 L |
