1966 Ford Falcon vs. 1973 Vauxhall Firenza
To start off, 1973 Vauxhall Firenza 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 Vauxhall Firenza (130 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1966 Ford Falcon. (106 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Vauxhall Firenza should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Falcon weights approximately 79 kg more than 1973 Vauxhall Firenza.
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, 1973 Vauxhall Firenza (195 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Falcon. (188 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1973 Vauxhall Firenza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford Falcon | 1973 Vauxhall Firenza | |
| Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
| Model | Falcon | Firenza |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2782 cc | 2279 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 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 | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2470 mm |
