2000 Ferrari 360 vs. 1997 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2000 Ferrari 360 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari 360 (395 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1997 Ford Falcon. (205 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 1997 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Falcon weights approximately 191 kg more than 2000 Ferrari 360.
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, 2000 Ferrari 360 (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ferrari 360 | 1997 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 360 | Falcon |
Year Released | 2000 | 1997 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3586 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 205 HP |
Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 373 Nm | 357 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1344 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2800 mm |