1964 Ford Falcon vs. 1995 Opel Frontera
To start off, 1995 Opel Frontera is newer by 31 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 168 more horse power than 1995 Opel Frontera. (114 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1995 Opel Frontera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Opel Frontera weights approximately 939 kg more than 1964 Ford Falcon.
Because 1995 Opel Frontera 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, 1995 Opel Frontera 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 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Opel Frontera. (170 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1964 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Opel Frontera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ford Falcon | 1995 Opel Frontera | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Falcon | Frontera |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2890 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 20.2:1 | 9.2:1 |
| 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 | 1639 kg |
