1974 Ferrari 308 vs. 1991 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1991 Ford Falcon is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Ferrari 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Ferrari 308 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Ferrari 308 (247 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1991 Ford Falcon. (221 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1991 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ford Falcon weights approximately 210 kg more than 1974 Ferrari 308.
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, 1991 Ford Falcon (388 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ferrari 308. (290 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1991 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ferrari 308. 1991 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1974 Ferrari 308 has manual transmission. 1974 Ferrari 308 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1991 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Ferrari 308 | 1991 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 308 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2926 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2800 mm |
