1964 Ford Falcon vs. 1959 Seat 600
To start off, 1964 Ford Falcon is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Seat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Seat 600 would be higher. In terms of performance, 1964 Ford Falcon (282 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 263 more horse power than 1959 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1959 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Ford Falcon weights approximately 125 kg more than 1959 Seat 600. 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, 1964 Ford Falcon (244 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Seat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1964 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ford Falcon | 1959 Seat 600 | |
| Make | Ford | Seat |
| Model | Falcon | 600 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 19 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 575 kg |
