1966 Ferrari 330 vs. 1998 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1998 Ford Falcon is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ferrari 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ferrari 330 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ferrari 330 (296 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1998 Ford Falcon. (235 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 330 should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Falcon weights approximately 147 kg more than 1966 Ferrari 330.
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, 1998 Ford Falcon (395 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ferrari 330. (390 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ferrari 330. 1998 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1966 Ferrari 330 has manual transmission. 1966 Ferrari 330 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ferrari 330 | 1998 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 330 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1966 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3965 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 235 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 395 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1433 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2800 mm |