1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica vs. 2006 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2006 Ford Falcon is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica (335 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2006 Ford Falcon. (220 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica weights approximately 60 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. (305 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica | 2006 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 400 Superamerica | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3967 cc | 3984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 92.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 119 L | 59 L |
