1975 Ferrari 308 vs. 1992 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1992 Ford Falcon is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ferrari 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ferrari 308 would be higher. At 3,948 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ferrari 308 (247 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1992 Ford Falcon. (161 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Falcon weights approximately 180 kg more than 1975 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, 1992 Ford Falcon (311 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ferrari 308. (290 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ferrari 308. 1992 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1975 Ferrari 308 has manual transmission. 1975 Ferrari 308 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ferrari 308 | 1992 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 308 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1975 | 1992 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2927 cc | 3948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 290 Nm | 311 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1445 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2800 mm |