1964 Ford Cortina 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 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Falcon (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 1964 Ford Cortina. (49 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Falcon weights approximately 929 kg more than 1964 Ford Cortina. 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, 2011 Ford Falcon (391 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 301 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Cortina. (90 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Cortina. 2011 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1964 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1964 Ford Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ford Cortina | 2011 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Cortina | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 3983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 92.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.1 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 775 kg | 1704 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4955 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1868 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1453 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2838 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 68 L |
