1961 Land Rover A 109 vs. 1996 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1996 Ford Falcon is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Land Rover A 109. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Land Rover A 109 would be higher. At 3,707 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Falcon (228 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (62 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1961 Land Rover A 109.
Because 1961 Land Rover A 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Ford Falcon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1961 Land Rover A 109 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1996 Ford Falcon (398 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (138 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Land Rover A 109. 1996 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1961 Land Rover A 109 has manual transmission. 1961 Land Rover A 109 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Land Rover A 109 | 1996 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Land Rover | Ford |
| Model | A 109 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 3707 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 398 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2800 mm |
