1964 Ford Falcon vs. 2007 Jeep Commander
To start off, 2007 Jeep Commander is newer by 43 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 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Jeep Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ford Falcon (282 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2007 Jeep Commander. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2007 Jeep Commander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Jeep Commander weights approximately 977 kg more than 1964 Ford Falcon.
Because 2007 Jeep Commander 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, 2007 Jeep Commander 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, 2007 Jeep Commander (320 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Falcon. (244 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Falcon. 2007 Jeep Commander 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. 2007 Jeep Commander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Ford Falcon | 2007 Jeep Commander | |
Make | Ford | Jeep |
Model | Falcon | Commander |
Year Released | 1964 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2890 cc | 3701 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 244 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1677 kg |