1987 Ferrari F40 vs. 1998 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1998 Ford Falcon is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ferrari F40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ferrari F40 would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ferrari F40 (472 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 251 more horse power than 1998 Ford Falcon. (221 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Falcon weights approximately 411 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 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1987 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ferrari F40 | 1998 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | F40 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2936 cc | 3984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 472 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 575 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 92.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.5 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1104 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 59 L |
