1950 Jeep Station Wagon vs. 1990 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1990 Ford Falcon is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Jeep Station Wagon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Jeep Station Wagon would be higher. At 3,157 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Falcon (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1950 Jeep Station Wagon. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1950 Jeep Station Wagon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Jeep Station Wagon weights approximately 60 kg more than 1990 Ford Falcon.
Because 1950 Jeep Station Wagon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Ford Falcon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1950 Jeep Station Wagon will offer significantly more control. 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, 1990 Ford Falcon (235 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Jeep Station Wagon. (157 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Jeep Station Wagon. 1990 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1950 Jeep Station Wagon has manual transmission. 1950 Jeep Station Wagon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Jeep Station Wagon | 1990 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Jeep | Ford |
| Model | Station Wagon | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1990 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2638 cc | 3157 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2800 mm |
