1958 Studebaker Silver Hawk vs. 1990 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1990 Ford Falcon is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Studebaker Silver Hawk. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Studebaker Silver Hawk would be higher. At 3,157 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Falcon (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1958 Studebaker Silver Hawk. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1958 Studebaker Silver Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Falcon weights approximately 64 kg more than 1958 Studebaker Silver Hawk. 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, 1990 Ford Falcon (235 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Studebaker Silver Hawk. (206 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Studebaker Silver Hawk.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Studebaker Silver Hawk | 1990 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Studebaker | Ford |
Model | Silver Hawk | Falcon |
Year Released | 1958 | 1990 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3042 cc | 3157 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 206 Nm | 235 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2800 mm |