1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast vs. 1978 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1978 Ford Falcon is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast would be higher. At 4,963 cc (12 cylinders), 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast (396 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 267 more horse power than 1978 Ford Falcon. (129 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast weights approximately 160 kg more than 1978 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, 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast (475 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Falcon. (263 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast | 1978 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 500 Superfast | Falcon |
Year Released | 1965 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4963 cc | 3273 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 396 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 475 Nm | 263 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2830 mm |