1962 Ferrari 250 GTE vs. 1989 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1989 Ford Falcon is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE would be higher. At 3,157 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE (235 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1989 Ford Falcon. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Falcon weights approximately 10 kg more than 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE.
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, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE (245 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Falcon. (236 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Ferrari 250 GTE | 1989 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 250 GTE | Falcon |
Year Released | 1962 | 1989 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 3157 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 235 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2800 mm |