1964 Ford Falcon vs. 1994 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1994 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 30 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ford Falcon (282 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1994 Ford Thunderbird. (138 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1994 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 920 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, 1994 Ford Thunderbird (291 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Falcon. (244 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1994 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Ford Falcon | 1994 Ford Thunderbird | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Falcon | Thunderbird |
Year Released | 1964 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2890 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 244 Nm | 291 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1620 kg |