1977 Ferrari 308 vs. 2011 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2011 Ford Falcon is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ferrari 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ferrari 308 would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Falcon (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1977 Ferrari 308. (255 HP @ 7700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1977 Ferrari 308. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Falcon weights approximately 339 kg more than 1977 Ferrari 308. 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, 2011 Ford Falcon (391 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ferrari 308. (290 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ferrari 308. 2011 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1977 Ferrari 308 has manual transmission. 1977 Ferrari 308 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ferrari 308 | 2011 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 308 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1977 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2927 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 290 Nm | 391 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2838 mm |