2005 Ferrari 360 vs. 1976 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2005 Ferrari 360 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ferrari 360 (400 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1976 Ford Falcon. (238 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Falcon weights approximately 25 kg more than 2005 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, 1976 Ford Falcon (422 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ferrari 360. (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ferrari 360. 1976 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 2005 Ferrari 360 has manual transmission. 2005 Ferrari 360 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ferrari 360 | 1976 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 360 | Falcon |
Year Released | 2005 | 1976 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3585 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 400 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 373 Nm | 422 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2830 mm |