1971 Ferrari 365 GTC vs. 1976 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1976 Ford Falcon is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC (335 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1976 Ford Falcon. (238 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Falcon weights approximately 25 kg more than 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC.
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, 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC (430 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Falcon. (422 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Ferrari 365 GTC | 1976 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 365 GTC | Falcon |
Year Released | 1971 | 1976 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4390 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 430 Nm | 422 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2830 mm |