1956 Fiat 1400 vs. 1989 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1989 Ford Falcon is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 3,157 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Falcon (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1956 Fiat 1400. (53 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1956 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Falcon weights approximately 255 kg more than 1956 Fiat 1400. 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, 1989 Ford Falcon (236 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Fiat 1400. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Fiat 1400. 1989 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1956 Fiat 1400 has manual transmission. 1956 Fiat 1400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Fiat 1400 | 1989 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 1400 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1956 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1394 cc | 3157 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 88 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1165 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2800 mm |