1964 Ford Falcon vs. 1958 Talbot T 26
To start off, 1964 Ford Falcon is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Talbot T 26. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Talbot T 26 would be higher. At 4,482 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Talbot T 26 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ford Falcon (282 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1958 Talbot T 26. (197 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1958 Talbot T 26. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Talbot T 26 weights approximately 910 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 | 1958 Talbot T 26 | |
| Make | Ford | Talbot |
| Model | Falcon | T 26 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1958 |
| Engine Size | 2890 cc | 4482 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1610 kg |
