1966 Ferrari 275 vs. 2009 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2009 Ford Falcon is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ferrari 275. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ferrari 275 would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ferrari 275 (296 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2009 Ford Falcon. (261 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 275 should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Falcon weights approximately 529 kg more than 1966 Ferrari 275.
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, 2009 Ford Falcon (391 Nm) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ferrari 275. (294 Nm). This means 2009 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ferrari 275. 2009 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1966 Ferrari 275 has manual transmission. 1966 Ferrari 275 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ferrari 275 | 2009 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 275 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3285 cc | 3983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 92.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1704 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4955 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1868 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1453 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2838 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 133 L | 68 L |
