1968 Ferrari 330 vs. 1970 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1970 Ford Falcon is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ferrari 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ferrari 330 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ferrari 330 (296 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1970 Ford Falcon. (217 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ferrari 330 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Falcon weights approximately 2 kg more than 1968 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, 1970 Ford Falcon (408 Nm) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ferrari 330. (390 Nm). This means 1970 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ferrari 330.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ferrari 330 | 1970 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 330 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1968 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3966 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 408 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 101.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1433 kg | 1435 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2830 mm |