1964 Ford Falcon vs. 1998 Toyota Caldina
To start off, 1998 Toyota Caldina is newer by 34 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 149 more horse power than 1998 Toyota Caldina. (133 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota Caldina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Caldina weights approximately 640 kg more than 1964 Ford Falcon.
Because 1998 Toyota Caldina 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, 1998 Toyota Caldina 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 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota Caldina. (181 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1964 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota Caldina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ford Falcon | 1998 Toyota Caldina | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Falcon | Caldina |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1998 |
| 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 | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 20.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1340 kg |
