1966 Ford Falcon vs. 1970 Italdesign Tapiro
To start off, 1970 Italdesign Tapiro is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Italdesign Tapiro (217 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1966 Ford Falcon. (106 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Italdesign Tapiro should accelerate faster 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford Falcon | 1970 Italdesign Tapiro | |
| Make | Ford | Italdesign |
| Model | Falcon | Tapiro |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2782 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1120 mm |
