1961 Fiat 1300 vs. 1994 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1994 Ford Falcon is newer by 33 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 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ford Falcon (205 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 1300. (71 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Falcon weights approximately 575 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, 1994 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 1300. (106 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1994 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 1300. 1994 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1961 Fiat 1300 has manual transmission. 1961 Fiat 1300 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Fiat 1300 | 1994 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 1300 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1961 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1481 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 205 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 106 Nm | 357 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2800 mm |