1961 Fiat 1300 vs. 1979 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1979 Ford Falcon is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 1300 would be higher. At 3,271 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Falcon (129 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 1300. (71 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Falcon weights approximately 420 kg more than 1961 Fiat 1300. 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, 1979 Ford Falcon (263 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 1300. (106 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat 1300 | 1979 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 1300 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1481 cc | 3271 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 263 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2830 mm |
