1964 Fiat Berline vs. 1984 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1984 Ford Falcon is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Fiat Berline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Fiat Berline would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Falcon (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1964 Fiat Berline. (115 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1964 Fiat Berline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Falcon weights approximately 104 kg more than 1964 Fiat Berline. 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, 1984 Ford Falcon (240 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Fiat Berline. (188 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Fiat Berline.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Fiat Berline | 1984 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Berline | Falcon |
Year Released | 1964 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2279 cc | 3273 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1374 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2840 mm |