1964 Ford Falcon vs. 1968 Nissan Gloria
To start off, 1968 Nissan Gloria is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Falcon 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 193 more horse power than 1968 Nissan Gloria. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1968 Nissan Gloria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Nissan Gloria weights approximately 596 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 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Nissan Gloria. (160 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1964 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Nissan Gloria.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Ford Falcon | 1968 Nissan Gloria | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Falcon | Gloria |
Year Released | 1964 | 1968 |
Engine Size | 2890 cc | 1988 cc |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 244 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1296 kg |