1966 Ford Falcon vs. 1955 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, 1966 Ford Falcon is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Sunbeam Alpine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Sunbeam Alpine would be higher. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Falcon (106 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1955 Sunbeam Alpine. (80 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1955 Sunbeam Alpine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Sunbeam Alpine weights approximately 181 kg more than 1966 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, 1966 Ford Falcon (188 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Sunbeam Alpine. (163 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Sunbeam Alpine.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Falcon | 1955 Sunbeam Alpine | |
Make | Ford | Sunbeam |
Model | Falcon | Alpine |
Year Released | 1966 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2782 cc | 2267 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 80 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1119 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2480 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 45 L |