2003 Ferrari 360 vs. 1997 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2003 Ferrari 360 is newer by 6 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 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ferrari 360 (420 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1997 Ford Falcon. (301 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 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 399 kg more than 2003 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, 1997 Ford Falcon (515 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ferrari 360. (374 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1997 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ferrari 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ferrari 360 | 1997 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 360 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3586 cc | 5766 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 374 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1674 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 62 L |
