1964 Ford Falcon vs. 1990 Suzuki Samurai
To start off, 1990 Suzuki Samurai is newer by 26 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 213 more horse power than 1990 Suzuki Samurai. (69 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1990 Suzuki Samurai. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Suzuki Samurai weights approximately 230 kg more than 1964 Ford Falcon.
Because 1990 Suzuki Samurai is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1964 Ford Falcon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Suzuki Samurai will offer significantly more control. 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 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Suzuki Samurai. (103 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1964 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Suzuki Samurai.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ford Falcon | 1990 Suzuki Samurai | |
| Make | Ford | Suzuki |
| Model | Falcon | Samurai |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2890 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 20.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 930 kg |
