1976 Ferrari 306 vs. 1995 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1995 Ford Falcon is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ferrari 306. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ferrari 306 would be higher. At 3,705 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 306 (241 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1995 Ford Falcon. (228 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 306 should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ferrari 306 weights approximately 304 kg more than 1995 Ford Falcon. 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, 1995 Ford Falcon (398 Nm) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ferrari 306. (265 Nm). This means 1995 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ferrari 306.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ferrari 306 | 1995 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 306 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2855 cc | 3705 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 241 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 398 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1884 kg | 1580 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2800 mm |
