1977 Ferrari Dino vs. 2008 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2008 Ford Falcon is newer by 31 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 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Falcon (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1977 Ferrari Dino. (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1977 Ferrari Dino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Falcon weights approximately 375 kg more than 1977 Ferrari Dino. 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, 2008 Ford Falcon (391 Nm) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ferrari Dino. (264 Nm). This means 2008 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ferrari Dino. 2008 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. 2008 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Ferrari Dino | 2008 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | Dino | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2925 cc | 3983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 264 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 92.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70.9 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1329 kg | 1704 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4967 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1868 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2838 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 68 L |
