1956 Buick 40 vs. 2009 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2009 Ford Falcon is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Buick 40 would be higher. At 5,279 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Falcon (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1956 Buick 40. (217 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1956 Buick 40.
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, 1956 Buick 40 (433 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Falcon. (391 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1956 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Buick 40 | 2009 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | 40 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1956 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5279 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 433 Nm | 391 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1704 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1868 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2838 mm |