1964 Ford Falcon vs. 1975 Plymouth Volare
To start off, 1975 Plymouth Volare is newer by 11 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 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ford Falcon (282 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1975 Plymouth Volare. (174 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1975 Plymouth Volare. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 875 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, 1975 Plymouth Volare (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Falcon. (244 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1975 Plymouth Volare will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ford Falcon | 1975 Plymouth Volare | |
| Make | Ford | Plymouth |
| Model | Falcon | Volare |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2890 cc | 5898 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 174 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1575 kg |
