1961 Abarth Monomille vs. 2012 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2012 Ford Falcon is newer by 51 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 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Falcon (265 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1961 Abarth Monomille. (59 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth Monomille. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Falcon weights approximately 1197 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, 2012 Ford Falcon (409 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 319 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth Monomille. (90 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 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 | 2012 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | Monomille | Falcon |
Year Released | 1961 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 982 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 90 Nm | 409 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 12.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 1757 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2838 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 68 L |