1945 Armstrong Siddeley 16 vs. 1998 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1998 Ford Falcon is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1945 Armstrong Siddeley 16. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1945 Armstrong Siddeley 16 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Falcon (235 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1945 Armstrong Siddeley 16. (70 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1945 Armstrong Siddeley 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Falcon weights approximately 55 kg more than 1945 Armstrong Siddeley 16. 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. 1998 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1945 Armstrong Siddeley 16 has manual transmission. 1945 Armstrong Siddeley 16 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1945 Armstrong Siddeley 16 | 1998 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Ford |
Model | 16 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1945 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1989 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 235 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2800 mm |