1976 Ferrari 400 vs. 2010 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2010 Ford Falcon is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1976 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 400 (340 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2010 Ford Falcon. (261 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 192 kg more than 2010 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, 1976 Ferrari 400 (422 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Falcon. (391 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1976 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ferrari 400 | 2010 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 400 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1976 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 422 Nm | 391 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1896 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2838 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 68 L |