1971 Ford Falcon vs. 2013 Ferrari 458
To start off, 2013 Ferrari 458 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Falcon would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ferrari 458 weights approximately 175 kg more than 1971 Ford Falcon.
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, 2013 Ferrari 458 (540 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 281 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Falcon. (259 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Ferrari 458 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Ford Falcon | 2013 Ferrari 458 | |
| Make | Ford | Ferrari |
| Model | Falcon | 458 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 9000 RPM |
| Torque | 259 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4527 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1937 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1211 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2650 mm |
