1964 Ford Falcon vs. 1997 GMC Safari

To start off, 1997 GMC Safari is newer by 33 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 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ford Falcon (282 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1997 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1997 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 GMC Safari weights approximately 1255 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, 1997 GMC Safari (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Falcon. (244 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1997 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Falcon. 1997 GMC Safari has automatic transmission and 1964 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 1964 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 GMC Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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