1988 Ferrari F40 vs. 1976 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1988 Ferrari F40 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ferrari F40 (622 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 366 more horse power than 1976 Ford Falcon. (256 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Falcon weights approximately 485 kg more than 1988 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, 1988 Ferrari F40 (720 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Falcon. (491 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1988 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Ferrari F40 | 1976 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | F40 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1988 | 1976 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2997 cc | 5763 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 622 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 720 Nm | 491 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2830 mm |