1965 Fiat Grand Break vs. 1981 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1981 Ford Falcon is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Fiat Grand Break. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Fiat Grand Break would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Falcon (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1965 Fiat Grand Break. (96 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1965 Fiat Grand Break. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Falcon weights approximately 100 kg more than 1965 Fiat Grand Break. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1981 Ford Falcon (228 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Fiat Grand Break. (142 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Fiat Grand Break.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Fiat Grand Break | 1981 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Grand Break | Falcon |
Year Released | 1965 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1795 cc | 3273 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 228 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2830 mm |