1999 Ferrari F355 vs. 1995 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1999 Ferrari F355 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,705 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ferrari F355 (396 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1995 Ford Falcon. (228 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Falcon weights approximately 170 kg more than 1999 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 Ford Falcon (398 Nm) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ferrari F355. (373 Nm). This means 1995 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ferrari F355. 1995 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1999 Ferrari F355 has manual transmission. 1999 Ferrari F355 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Ferrari F355 | 1995 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | F355 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1999 | 1995 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3589 cc | 3705 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 396 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 373 Nm | 398 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2800 mm |