1964 Ford Falcon vs. 1980 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1980 Toyota Corolla is newer by 16 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) has 223 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Corolla. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 140 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 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Corolla. (93 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1964 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Ford Falcon | 1980 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Falcon | Corolla |
Year Released | 1964 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2890 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 59 HP |
Torque | 244 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 20.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 840 kg |