1964 Ford Falcon vs. 1992 Rover 400
To start off, 1992 Rover 400 is newer by 28 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 196 more horse power than 1992 Rover 400. (86 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1992 Rover 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Rover 400 weights approximately 476 kg more than 1964 Ford Falcon.
Because 1964 Ford Falcon is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1964 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Rover 400, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Rover 400. (180 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1964 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Rover 400.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Ford Falcon | 1992 Rover 400 | |
Make | Ford | Rover |
Model | Falcon | 400 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2890 cc | 1769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 244 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 20.2:1 | 22.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1176 kg |