1946 Daimler DE 36 vs. 2012 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2012 Ford Falcon is newer by 66 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Daimler DE 36. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Daimler DE 36 would be higher. At 5,459 cc (8 cylinders), 1946 Daimler DE 36 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Falcon (362 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 1946 Daimler DE 36. (150 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1946 Daimler DE 36. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Daimler DE 36 weights approximately 989 kg more than 2012 Ford Falcon.
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, 2012 Ford Falcon (533 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1946 Daimler DE 36. (342 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1946 Daimler DE 36. 2012 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1946 Daimler DE 36 has manual transmission. 1946 Daimler DE 36 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1946 Daimler DE 36 | 2012 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Daimler | Ford |
Model | DE 36 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1946 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5459 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 362 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 342 Nm | 533 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 120 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.3:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2693 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3740 mm | 2838 mm |