1962 Abarth 2400 vs. 1991 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1991 Ford Falcon is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Abarth 2400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Abarth 2400 would be higher. At 3,949 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ford Falcon (161 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1962 Abarth 2400. (142 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1962 Abarth 2400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ford Falcon weights approximately 396 kg more than 1962 Abarth 2400. 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, 1991 Ford Falcon (311 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Abarth 2400. (196 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1991 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Abarth 2400. 1991 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1962 Abarth 2400 has manual transmission. 1962 Abarth 2400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1991 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Abarth 2400 | 1991 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | 2400 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1962 | 1991 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2323 cc | 3949 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 142 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 196 Nm | 311 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1446 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2800 mm |