1954 Daimler Conquest vs. 1970 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1970 Ford Falcon is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Daimler Conquest. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Daimler Conquest would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Falcon (247 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1954 Daimler Conquest. (100 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1954 Daimler Conquest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Falcon weights approximately 35 kg more than 1954 Daimler Conquest. 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, 1970 Ford Falcon (482 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Daimler Conquest. (176 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Daimler Conquest.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Daimler Conquest | 1970 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Daimler | Ford |
Model | Conquest | Falcon |
Year Released | 1954 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2433 cc | 5763 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 482 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1429 kg | 1464 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2830 mm |