1966 Ford Corsair vs. 1998 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1998 Ford Falcon is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Falcon (225 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1966 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Falcon weights approximately 755 kg more than 1966 Ford Corsair. 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, 1998 Ford Falcon (370 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Corsair | 1998 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Corsair | Falcon |
Year Released | 1966 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.7 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1640 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 59 L |