1965 Steyr 650T vs. 2006 Ford Falcon

To start off, 2006 Ford Falcon is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Steyr 650T. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Steyr 650T 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 (210 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1965 Steyr 650T. (20 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1965 Steyr 650T. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Falcon weights approximately 985 kg more than 1965 Steyr 650T. 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, 2006 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 317 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Steyr 650T. (40 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Steyr 650T. 2006 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1965 Steyr 650T has manual transmission. 1965 Steyr 650T will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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