1964 Cadillac DeVille vs. 2011 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2011 Ford Falcon is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Cadillac DeVille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Cadillac DeVille would be higher. At 7,029 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Falcon (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1964 Cadillac DeVille. (208 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1964 Cadillac DeVille. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 342 kg more than 2011 Ford Falcon.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Cadillac DeVille | 2011 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | DeVille | Falcon |
Year Released | 1964 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7029 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2046 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5680 mm | 4955 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1453 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2838 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 68 L |