1982 Ferrari 400 vs. 2007 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2007 Ford Falcon is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1982 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ferrari 400 (306 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 2007 Ford Falcon. (200 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 249 kg more than 2007 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, 1982 Ferrari 400 (392 Nm) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm). This means 1982 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Falcon. 2007 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1982 Ferrari 400 has manual transmission. 1982 Ferrari 400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ferrari 400 | 2007 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 400 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1982 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 306 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 392 Nm | 357 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 92.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 99.3 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1581 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2930 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 118 L | 70 L |