1992 Ferrari 456 vs. 1976 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1992 Ferrari 456 is newer by 16 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 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 Ferrari 456 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ferrari 456 (436 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 1976 Ford Falcon. (238 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari 456 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ferrari 456 weights approximately 225 kg more than 1976 Ford Falcon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1992 Ferrari 456 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Falcon. (422 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1992 Ferrari 456 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Falcon. 1976 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1992 Ferrari 456 has manual transmission. 1992 Ferrari 456 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Ferrari 456 | 1976 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 456 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5474 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 436 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 422 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.1 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2830 mm |
