1979 Ferrari 400 vs. 1993 Ford Falcon

To start off, 1993 Ford Falcon is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ferrari 400 (306 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1993 Ford Falcon. (268 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1993 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 185 kg more than 1993 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, 1993 Ford Falcon (420 Nm) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ferrari 400. (392 Nm). This means 1993 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ferrari 400. 1993 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1979 Ferrari 400 has manual transmission. 1979 Ferrari 400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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