1966 Ford Falcon vs. 1999 Mahindra CL
To start off, 1999 Mahindra CL is newer by 33 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 44 more horse power than 1999 Mahindra CL. (62 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1999 Mahindra CL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mahindra CL weights approximately 111 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, 1966 Ford Falcon (188 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mahindra CL. (165 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mahindra CL.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford Falcon | 1999 Mahindra CL | |
| Make | Ford | Mahindra |
| Model | Falcon | CL |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2782 cc | 2523 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1119 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2040 mm |
