1977 Ferrari 400 vs. 1992 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1992 Ford Falcon is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1977 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ferrari 400 (336 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1992 Ford Falcon. (161 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 385 kg more than 1992 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, 1977 Ferrari 400 (422 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Falcon. (311 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1977 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Falcon. 1992 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1977 Ferrari 400 has manual transmission. 1977 Ferrari 400 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:
| 1977 Ferrari 400 | 1992 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 400 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4823 cc | 3948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 336 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 422 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2800 mm |
