1964 Ford Falcon vs. 1978 ZIL 4104

To start off, 1978 ZIL 4104 is newer by 14 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 7,695 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 ZIL 4104 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 ZIL 4104 (311 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1964 Ford Falcon. (282 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 ZIL 4104 should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 ZIL 4104 weights approximately 2636 kg more than 1964 Ford Falcon. 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, 1978 ZIL 4104 (608 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 364 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Falcon. (244 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1978 ZIL 4104 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Falcon. 1978 ZIL 4104 has automatic transmission and 1964 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 1964 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 ZIL 4104 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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