1966 Ford Falcon vs. 1981 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1981 Toyota Carina is newer by 15 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Falcon weights approximately 154 kg more than 1981 Toyota Carina.
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 | 1981 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Falcon | Carina |
Year Released | 1966 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2782 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1119 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2510 mm |