1955 Sunbeam Alpine vs. 2009 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2009 Ford Falcon is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Sunbeam Alpine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Sunbeam Alpine would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Falcon (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1955 Sunbeam Alpine. (80 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1955 Sunbeam Alpine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Falcon weights approximately 404 kg more than 1955 Sunbeam Alpine. 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, 2009 Ford Falcon (391 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Sunbeam Alpine. (163 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Sunbeam Alpine. 2009 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1955 Sunbeam Alpine has manual transmission. 1955 Sunbeam Alpine will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Sunbeam Alpine | 2009 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Sunbeam | Ford |
| Model | Alpine | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2267 cc | 3983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.4:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1704 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4967 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1868 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2838 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 68 L |
