1961 Abarth Monomille vs. 1992 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1992 Ford Falcon is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Abarth Monomille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Abarth Monomille would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Falcon (198 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1961 Abarth Monomille. (59 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth Monomille. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Falcon weights approximately 940 kg more than 1961 Abarth Monomille. 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, 1992 Ford Falcon (348 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth Monomille. (90 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth Monomille.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Abarth Monomille | 1992 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | Monomille | Falcon |
Year Released | 1961 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 982 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 198 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 90 Nm | 348 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2800 mm |