1964 Ford Falcon vs. 1956 Rover P4

To start off, 1964 Ford Falcon is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Rover P4 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 174 more horse power than 1956 Rover P4. (108 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1956 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Rover P4 weights approximately 786 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. Let's talk about torque, 1964 Ford Falcon (244 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Rover P4. (206 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1964 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Rover P4. 1956 Rover P4 has automatic transmission and 1964 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 1964 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1956 Rover P4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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