1994 Ferrari F355 vs. 1999 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1999 Ford Falcon is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Ferrari F355. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Ferrari F355 would be higher. At 3,982 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ferrari F355 (376 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1999 Ford Falcon. (220 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1999 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford Falcon weights approximately 180 kg more than 1994 Ferrari F355.
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, 1999 Ford Falcon (366 Nm @ 3150 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Ferrari F355. (363 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1999 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Ferrari F355.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Ferrari F355 | 1999 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | F355 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1994 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3496 cc | 3982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 376 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 363 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3150 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1530 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 68 L |