1977 Ferrari Dino vs. 1991 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1991 Ford Falcon is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ferrari Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ferrari Dino would be higher. At 3,949 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ferrari Dino (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1991 Ford Falcon. (161 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 1991 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ford Falcon weights approximately 117 kg more than 1977 Ferrari Dino.
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, 1991 Ford Falcon (311 Nm) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ferrari Dino. (264 Nm). This means 1991 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ferrari Dino. 1991 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1977 Ferrari Dino has manual transmission. 1977 Ferrari Dino will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1991 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ferrari Dino | 1991 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | Dino | Falcon |
Year Released | 1977 | 1991 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2925 cc | 3949 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 264 Nm | 311 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1329 kg | 1446 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2800 mm |