1964 Ford Falcon vs. 2005 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2005 Honda CR-V is newer by 41 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 134 more horse power than 2005 Honda CR-V. (148 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda CR-V weights approximately 800 kg more than 1964 Ford Falcon.
Because 2005 Honda CR-V 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, 2005 Honda CR-V 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 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda CR-V. (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1964 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ford Falcon | 2005 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Falcon | CR-V |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2890 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 20.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8 seconds | 10 seconds |
| 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 | 1500 kg |
