1961 Fiat 2300 vs. 1987 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1987 Ford Falcon is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 2300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 2300 would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Falcon (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 2300. (115 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 2300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Falcon weights approximately 135 kg more than 1961 Fiat 2300. 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, 1987 Ford Falcon (240 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 2300. (188 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 2300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat 2300 | 1987 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 2300 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2278 cc | 3273 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2840 mm |
