1964 Ford Falcon vs. 2007 Suzuki Swift
To start off, 2007 Suzuki Swift 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 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 191 more horse power than 2007 Suzuki Swift. (91 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2007 Suzuki Swift. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Suzuki Swift weights approximately 435 kg more than 1964 Ford Falcon.
Because 2007 Suzuki Swift 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 Suzuki Swift 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 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Suzuki Swift. (116 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1964 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Suzuki Swift.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ford Falcon | 2007 Suzuki Swift | |
| Make | Ford | Suzuki |
| Model | Falcon | Swift |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2890 cc | 1326 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 20.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8 seconds | 12.8 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 | 1135 kg |
