1951 Hudson Hornet vs. 2004 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2004 Ford Falcon is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Hudson Hornet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Hudson Hornet would be higher. At 4,810 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Hudson Hornet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Falcon (220 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1951 Hudson Hornet. (143 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1951 Hudson Hornet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Hudson Hornet weights approximately 285 kg more than 2004 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. 2004 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1951 Hudson Hornet has manual transmission. 1951 Hudson Hornet will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Hudson Hornet | 2004 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Hudson | Ford |
| Model | Hornet | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4810 cc | 3984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2800 mm |
