1995 Ferrari F355 vs. 1976 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1995 Ferrari F355 is newer by 19 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 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ferrari F355 (375 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 222 more horse power than 1976 Ford Falcon. (153 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Falcon weights approximately 30 kg more than 1995 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, 1995 Ferrari F355 (364 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Falcon. (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1995 Ferrari F355 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Ferrari F355 | 1976 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | F355 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1995 | 1976 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3496 cc | 4092 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 375 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 364 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 99.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 45 L |