1989 Ferrari F40 vs. 1976 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1989 Ferrari F40 is newer by 13 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, 1989 Ferrari F40 (640 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 384 more horse power than 1976 Ford Falcon. (256 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 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 322 kg more than 1989 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, 1989 Ferrari F40 (721 Nm) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Falcon. (491 Nm). This means 1989 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ferrari F40 | 1976 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | F40 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2936 cc | 5763 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 640 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 721 Nm | 491 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1263 kg | 1585 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2830 mm |
