1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast 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 500 Superfast. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast would be higher. At 4,963 cc (12 cylinders), 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast (395 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 2009 Ford Falcon. (261 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Falcon weights approximately 164 kg more than 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast.
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, 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast (475 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Falcon. (391 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Falcon. 2009 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast has manual transmission. 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast 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.
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1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast | 2009 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 500 Superfast | Falcon |
Year Released | 1966 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4963 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 475 Nm | 391 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88.1 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.3:1 |
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 | 1540 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2838 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 68 L |