1987 Ferrari F40 vs. 1966 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1987 Ferrari F40 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 2,936 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Ferrari F40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ferrari F40 (472 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 366 more horse power than 1966 Ford Falcon. (106 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Falcon weights approximately 15 kg more than 1987 Ferrari F40.
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, 1987 Ferrari F40 (575 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 387 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Falcon. (188 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1987 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ferrari F40 | 1966 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | F40 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2936 cc | 2782 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 472 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 575 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.5 mm | 74.7 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1104 kg | 1119 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 56 L |
