1964 Ford Falcon vs. 1949 Porsche 356
To start off, 1964 Ford Falcon is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 2,890 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ford Falcon (282 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 244 more horse power than 1949 Porsche 356. (38 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1949 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Porsche 356 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1964 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 Ford Falcon | 1949 Porsche 356 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Falcon | 356 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2890 cc | 1131 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 780 kg |
