1966 Ford Falcon vs. 1995 Pontiac Firehawk
To start off, 1995 Pontiac Firehawk is newer by 29 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 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Pontiac Firehawk is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Pontiac Firehawk weights approximately 562 kg more than 1966 Ford Falcon.
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, 1995 Pontiac Firehawk (464 Nm) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Falcon. (188 Nm). This means 1995 Pontiac Firehawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford Falcon | 1995 Pontiac Firehawk | |
| Make | Ford | Pontiac |
| Model | Falcon | Firehawk |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2782 cc | 5735 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 464 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1119 kg | 1681 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 54 L |
