1976 Ferrari 308 vs. 1964 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1976 Ferrari 308 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ford Falcon (282 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1976 Ferrari 308. (247 HP @ 7700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1976 Ferrari 308. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 665 kg more than 1964 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, 1976 Ferrari 308 (290 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Falcon. (244 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1976 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ferrari 308 | 1964 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 308 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2927 cc | 2890 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 20.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 700 kg |
