1955 Chrysler 300 vs. 1998 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1998 Ford Falcon is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Chrysler 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Chrysler 300 would be higher. At 5,425 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Chrysler 300 (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1998 Ford Falcon. (235 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 350 kg more than 1998 Ford Falcon. 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, 1955 Chrysler 300 (477 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Falcon. (395 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1955 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Chrysler 300 | 1998 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Chrysler | Ford |
| Model | 300 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5425 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 477 Nm | 395 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2800 mm |
