1990 Ferrari F40 vs. 1978 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1990 Ferrari F40 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ferrari F40 (622 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 493 more horse power than 1978 Ford Falcon. (129 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Falcon weights approximately 280 kg more than 1990 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, 1990 Ferrari F40 (720 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 457 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Falcon. (263 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1990 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Ferrari F40 | 1978 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | F40 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1990 | 1978 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2997 cc | 3273 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 622 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 720 Nm | 263 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1380 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 |