1961 Fiat Grand Break vs. 1981 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1981 Ford Falcon is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat Grand Break. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat Grand Break would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Fiat Grand Break (115 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1981 Ford Falcon. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Fiat Grand Break should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Falcon weights approximately 80 kg more than 1961 Fiat Grand Break.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Ford Falcon (228 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat Grand Break. (188 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat Grand Break.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat Grand Break | 1981 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Grand Break | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2279 cc | 3273 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2830 mm |
