1994 Ferrari F355 vs. 2005 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2005 Ford Falcon is newer by 11 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 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ferrari F355 (376 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 2005 Ford Falcon. (200 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Falcon weights approximately 231 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, 1994 Ferrari F355 (363 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Ferrari F355 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Falcon. 2005 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1994 Ferrari F355 has manual transmission. 1994 Ferrari F355 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Ferrari F355 | 2005 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | F355 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 3984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 376 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1581 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2930 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 70 L |
