1962 Fiat Cabriolet vs. 1998 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1998 Ford Falcon is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Fiat Cabriolet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Fiat Cabriolet would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Falcon (235 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1962 Fiat Cabriolet. (62 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1962 Fiat Cabriolet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Falcon weights approximately 690 kg more than 1962 Fiat Cabriolet. 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, 1998 Ford Falcon (395 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 301 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Fiat Cabriolet. (94 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Fiat Cabriolet.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Fiat Cabriolet | 1998 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Cabriolet | Falcon |
Year Released | 1962 | 1998 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1220 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 235 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 94 Nm | 395 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2800 mm |