1954 Abarth Renault vs. 1966 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1966 Ford Falcon is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Abarth Renault. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Abarth Renault would be higher. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Abarth Renault (109 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1966 Ford Falcon. (106 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Abarth Renault should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Falcon weights approximately 229 kg more than 1954 Abarth Renault.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Abarth Renault | 1966 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | Renault | Falcon |
Year Released | 1954 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2782 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 74.7 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1119 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 56 L |