1964 Ford Falcon vs. 1968 Oldsmobile 442
To start off, 1968 Oldsmobile 442 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 6,556 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Oldsmobile 442 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Oldsmobile 442 weights approximately 925 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 | 1968 Oldsmobile 442 | |
| Make | Ford | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Falcon | 442 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2890 cc | 6556 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1625 kg |
