1966 Ford Falcon vs. 1997 Pontiac Sunfire
To start off, 1997 Pontiac Sunfire is newer by 31 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, 1997 Pontiac Sunfire (114 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1966 Ford Falcon. (106 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Pontiac Sunfire should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Pontiac Sunfire weights approximately 81 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.
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, 1997 Pontiac Sunfire, 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 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Pontiac Sunfire. (183 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Pontiac Sunfire.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Falcon | 1997 Pontiac Sunfire | |
Make | Ford | Pontiac |
Model | Falcon | Sunfire |
Year Released | 1966 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2782 cc | 2200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 183 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1119 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2650 mm |