1966 Ford Falcon vs. 1985 Pontiac Grand Am
To start off, 1985 Pontiac Grand Am is newer by 19 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 16 more horse power than 1985 Pontiac Grand Am. (90 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1985 Pontiac Grand Am. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Pontiac Grand Am weights approximately 11 kg more than 1966 Ford Falcon.
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, 1985 Pontiac Grand Am, 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 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Pontiac Grand Am. (179 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Pontiac Grand Am. 1985 Pontiac Grand Am has automatic transmission and 1966 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 1966 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Pontiac Grand Am will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Falcon | 1985 Pontiac Grand Am | |
Make | Ford | Pontiac |
Model | Falcon | Grand Am |
Year Released | 1966 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2782 cc | 2471 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74.7 mm | 76.2 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1119 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2630 mm |