1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica vs. 1971 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1971 Ford Falcon is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica would be higher. At 3,967 cc (12 cylinders), 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica (336 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1971 Ford Falcon. (129 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica weights approximately 230 kg more than 1971 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, 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica (305 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Falcon. (259 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica | 1971 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 400 Superamerica | Falcon |
Year Released | 1960 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3967 cc | 3273 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 336 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 259 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2830 mm |