1959 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 2002 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2002 Ford Falcon is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2002 Ford Falcon. (221 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford Falcon weights approximately 315 kg more than 1959 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, 2002 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3150 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. (262 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2002 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. 2002 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1959 Ferrari 250 GT has manual transmission. 1959 Ferrari 250 GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ferrari 250 GT | 2002 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 250 GT | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2952 cc | 3984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 262 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3150 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 114 L | 59 L |
