1971 Ferrari 312 vs. 2006 Ford Falcon

To start off, 2006 Ford Falcon is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ferrari 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ferrari 312 would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ferrari 312 (464 HP @ 12600 RPM) has 254 more horse power than 2006 Ford Falcon. (210 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ferrari 312 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Falcon weights approximately 925 kg more than 1971 Ferrari 312.

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. 2006 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1971 Ferrari 312 has manual transmission. 1971 Ferrari 312 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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