1979 Ferrari 400 vs. 1999 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1999 Ford Falcon is newer by 20 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 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1979 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ferrari 400 (315 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1999 Ford Falcon. (232 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1999 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 288 kg more than 1999 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, 1979 Ferrari 400 (412 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ford Falcon. (374 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ford Falcon. 1979 Ferrari 400 has automatic transmission and 1999 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 1999 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ferrari 400 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ferrari 400 | 1999 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 400 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1979 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 315 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 412 Nm | 374 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1818 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 68 L |