1950 Morris Six vs. 2011 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2011 Ford Falcon is newer by 61 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Morris Six. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Morris Six would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Falcon (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1950 Morris Six. (70 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1950 Morris Six. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Falcon weights approximately 480 kg more than 1950 Morris Six. 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, 2011 Ford Falcon (391 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Morris Six. (133 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Morris Six.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Morris Six | 2011 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Morris | Ford |
Model | Six | Falcon |
Year Released | 1950 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2215 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 391 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73.5 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 99.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1224 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2838 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 68 L |