1958 Ferrari 340 Spider vs. 1980 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1980 Ford Falcon is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ferrari 340 Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ferrari 340 Spider would be higher. At 4,101 cc (12 cylinders), 1958 Ferrari 340 Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Ferrari 340 Spider (296 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1980 Ford Falcon. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ferrari 340 Spider should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ford Falcon weights approximately 520 kg more than 1958 Ferrari 340 Spider.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ferrari 340 Spider | 1980 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 340 Spider | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4101 cc | 3273 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1370 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2830 mm |
