1964 Ford Falcon vs. 2012 GMC Canyon
To start off, 2012 GMC Canyon is newer by 48 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 2,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 GMC Canyon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ford Falcon (282 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2012 GMC Canyon. (182 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2012 GMC Canyon.
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, 1964 Ford Falcon (244 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 GMC Canyon. (190 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1964 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 GMC Canyon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ford Falcon | 2012 GMC Canyon | |
| Make | Ford | GMC |
| Model | Falcon | Canyon |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2890 cc | 2901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 20.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
