1989 Ferrari 328 GTS vs. 2006 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2006 Ford Falcon is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS (267 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2006 Ford Falcon. (220 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Falcon weights approximately 257 kg more than 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS.
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, 2006 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS. (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS. 2006 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS has manual transmission. 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Ferrari 328 GTS | 2006 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 328 GTS | Falcon |
Year Released | 1989 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3186 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 357 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1273 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 59 L |