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


 

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