1949 Austin 16 vs. 1997 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1997 Ford Falcon is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Austin 16. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Austin 16 would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Falcon (301 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 238 more horse power than 1949 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Falcon weights approximately 394 kg more than 1949 Austin 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. Let's talk about torque, 1997 Ford Falcon (515 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 368 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Austin 16. (147 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1997 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Austin 16.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Austin 16 | 1997 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | 16 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 5766 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Top Speed | 121 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1674 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 62 L |
