1966 Ford Falcon vs. 1988 Toyota Lexcen
To start off, 1988 Toyota Lexcen is newer by 22 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Toyota Lexcen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Toyota Lexcen (171 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1966 Ford Falcon. (106 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Lexcen should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Toyota Lexcen weights approximately 211 kg more than 1966 Ford Falcon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1988 Toyota Lexcen (293 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Falcon. (188 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1988 Toyota Lexcen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Falcon. 1988 Toyota Lexcen 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. 1988 Toyota Lexcen will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Falcon | 1988 Toyota Lexcen | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Falcon | Lexcen |
Year Released | 1966 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2782 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 293 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1119 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2740 mm |