1964 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 1993 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1993 Ford Falcon is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO (296 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1993 Ford Falcon. (216 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1993 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Falcon weights approximately 615 kg more than 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO.
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, 1993 Ford Falcon (365 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO. (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Ferrari 250 GTO | 1993 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 250 GTO | Falcon |
Year Released | 1964 | 1993 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 216 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 365 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3650 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2800 mm |