1983 Ferrari 308 vs. 2000 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2000 Ford Falcon is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Ferrari 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Ferrari 308 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Falcon (268 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1983 Ferrari 308. (230 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1983 Ferrari 308. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 208 kg more than 2000 Ford Falcon.
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, 2000 Ford Falcon (420 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ferrari 308. (255 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ferrari 308.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Ferrari 308 | 2000 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 308 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1983 | 2000 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2925 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 268 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 255 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.1:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 1298 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |