1951 Chrysler New Yorker vs. 2012 Ford Falcon

To start off, 2012 Ford Falcon is newer by 61 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Chrysler New Yorker. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Chrysler New Yorker would be higher. At 5,421 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Chrysler New Yorker is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Falcon (265 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1951 Chrysler New Yorker. (180 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1951 Chrysler New Yorker. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Chrysler New Yorker weights approximately 148 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, 1951 Chrysler New Yorker (423 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Falcon. (409 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1951 Chrysler New Yorker will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Falcon.

Compare all specifications:

1951 Chrysler New Yorker 2012 Ford Falcon
Make Chrysler Ford
Model New Yorker Falcon
Year Released 1951 2012
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5421 cc 3983 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 180 HP 265 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 423 Nm 409 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 3250 RPM
Engine Bore Size 96.8 mm 92.3 mm
Engine Stroke Size 92.1 mm 99.3 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 7.5:1 12.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline LPG
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic 6-speed automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1905 kg 1757 kg
Vehicle Length 5370 mm 4955 mm
Vehicle Width 1960 mm 1868 mm
Vehicle Height 1600 mm 1453 mm
Wheelbase Size 3190 mm 2838 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 75 L 68 L


 

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