1963 Ferrari 400 Superamerica vs. 1976 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1976 Ford Falcon is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ferrari 400 Superamerica would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ferrari 400 Superamerica (335 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1976 Ford Falcon. (256 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 400 Superamerica should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ferrari 400 Superamerica weights approximately 5 kg more than 1976 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, 1976 Ford Falcon (491 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. (305 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. 1976 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1963 Ferrari 400 Superamerica has manual transmission. 1963 Ferrari 400 Superamerica will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ferrari 400 Superamerica | 1976 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 400 Superamerica | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3967 cc | 5763 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 491 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2830 mm |
