1973 Ferrari 246 vs. 1993 Ford Falcon

To start off, 1993 Ford Falcon is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ferrari 246. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ferrari 246 would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ford Falcon (216 HP) has 20 more horse power than 1973 Ferrari 246. (196 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1973 Ferrari 246. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Falcon weights approximately 450 kg more than 1973 Ferrari 246. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 1993 Ford Falcon (365 Nm) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ferrari 246. (226 Nm). This means 1993 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ferrari 246. 1993 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1973 Ferrari 246 has manual transmission. 1973 Ferrari 246 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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