1966 Ford Falcon vs. 1984 Toyota Camry
To start off, 1984 Toyota Camry is newer by 18 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, 1966 Ford Falcon (106 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1984 Toyota Camry. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1984 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Falcon weights approximately 69 kg more than 1984 Toyota Camry. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1966 Ford Falcon is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1966 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Toyota Camry, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota Camry. (145 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford Falcon | 1984 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Falcon | Camry |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2782 cc | 1832 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.7 mm | 78 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1119 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2610 mm |
