1968 Ferrari 330 vs. 2005 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2005 Ford Falcon is newer by 37 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 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ferrari 330 (296 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2005 Ford Falcon. (200 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ferrari 330 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Falcon weights approximately 148 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, 1968 Ferrari 330 (390 Nm) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm). This means 1968 Ferrari 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Falcon. 2005 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1968 Ferrari 330 has manual transmission. 1968 Ferrari 330 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ferrari 330 | 2005 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 330 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3966 cc | 3984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1433 kg | 1581 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2930 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |
