1964 Rover P5 vs. 2006 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2006 Ford Falcon is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Rover P5 would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Falcon (220 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1964 Rover P5. (119 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1964 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Rover P5 weights approximately 190 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Rover P5. (219 Nm @ 2650 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Rover P5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Rover P5 | 2006 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Rover | Ford |
| Model | P5 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2995 cc | 3984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 219 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2650 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 92.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 105 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 59 L |
