1961 Triumph Vitesse vs. 2012 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2012 Ford Falcon is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Triumph Vitesse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Triumph Vitesse would be higher. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Falcon (240 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1961 Triumph Vitesse. (70 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1961 Triumph Vitesse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Falcon weights approximately 768 kg more than 1961 Triumph Vitesse. 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, 2012 Ford Falcon (353 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Triumph Vitesse. (125 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Triumph Vitesse.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Triumph Vitesse | 2012 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Triumph | Ford |
| Model | Vitesse | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1594 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66.8 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1648 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4967 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1868 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2838 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 68 L |
