1964 Austin A 110 vs. 1980 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1980 Ford Falcon is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Austin A 110 (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1980 Ford Falcon. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Austin A 110 should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin A 110 weights approximately 234 kg more than 1980 Ford Falcon. 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, 1980 Ford Falcon (228 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin A 110. (222 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1980 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin A 110.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Austin A 110 | 1980 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 110 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1964 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 3273 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 228 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1604 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2830 mm |