1966 Ford Falcon vs. 1973 Triumph Dolomite
To start off, 1973 Triumph Dolomite is newer by 7 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, 1973 Triumph Dolomite (124 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1966 Ford Falcon. (106 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Triumph Dolomite should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Falcon weights approximately 153 kg more than 1973 Triumph Dolomite.
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 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Triumph Dolomite. (168 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Triumph Dolomite.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Falcon | 1973 Triumph Dolomite | |
Make | Ford | Triumph |
Model | Falcon | Dolomite |
Year Released | 1966 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2782 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1119 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 57 L |