1956 Ford Popular vs. 1971 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1971 Ford Falcon is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Popular would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford Falcon (129 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1956 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford Falcon weights approximately 625 kg more than 1956 Ford Popular. 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, 1971 Ford Falcon (259 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1971 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Ford Popular | 1971 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Popular | Falcon |
Year Released | 1956 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 3273 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 26 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 63 Nm | 259 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2830 mm |