2001 Ferrari 360 vs. 1970 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2001 Ferrari 360 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ferrari 360 (380 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 1970 Ford Falcon. (155 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ferrari 360 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1970 Ford Falcon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2001 Ferrari 360 (375 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Falcon. (326 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2001 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ferrari 360 | 1970 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 360 | Falcon |
Year Released | 2001 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3589 cc | 4093 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 380 HP | 155 HP |
Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 375 Nm | 326 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 99.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2830 mm |