1964 Ford Falcon vs. 2010 Ford Explorer

To start off, 2010 Ford Explorer is newer by 46 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ford Falcon (282 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2010 Ford Explorer. (210 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Explorer weights approximately 1361 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, 2010 Ford Explorer (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Falcon. (244 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Falcon. 2010 Ford Explorer 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. 2010 Ford Explorer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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