1998 Ferrari F355 vs. 2010 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2010 Ford Falcon is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Ferrari F355. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Ferrari F355 would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ferrari F355 (376 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2010 Ford Falcon. (362 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Falcon weights approximately 354 kg more than 1998 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, 2010 Ford Falcon (533 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ferrari F355. (363 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ferrari F355. 2010 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1998 Ferrari F355 has manual transmission. 1998 Ferrari F355 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Ferrari F355 | 2010 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | F355 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1998 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3491 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 376 HP | 362 HP |
Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 363 Nm | 533 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2838 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 68 L |