1964 Ford Falcon vs. 1997 Tata Estate

To start off, 1997 Tata Estate 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 2,890 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ford Falcon (282 HP) has 215 more horse power than 1997 Tata Estate. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1997 Tata Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Tata Estate weights approximately 940 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, 1964 Ford Falcon (244 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Tata Estate. (118 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1964 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Tata Estate.

Compare all specifications:

1964 Ford Falcon 1997 Tata Estate
Make Ford Tata
Model Falcon Estate
Year Released 1964 1997
Engine Size 2890 cc 1948 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 282 HP 67 HP
Torque 244 Nm 118 Nm
Torque RPM 2800 RPM 2500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Vehicle Weight 700 kg 1640 kg


 

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