1996 Ferrari F355 vs. 1992 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1996 Ferrari F355 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari F355 (376 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1992 Ford Falcon. (198 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Falcon weights approximately 150 kg more than 1996 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, 1996 Ferrari F355 (363 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Falcon. (348 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1996 Ferrari F355 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Ferrari F355 | 1992 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | F355 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1996 | 1992 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
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 | 198 HP |
Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 363 Nm | 348 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2800 mm |