1966 Ford Falcon vs. 2003 Toyota Caldina
To start off, 2003 Toyota Caldina is newer by 37 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, 2003 Toyota Caldina (130 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1966 Ford Falcon. (106 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Caldina should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Caldina weights approximately 126 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, 2003 Toyota Caldina, 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 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Caldina. (170 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Caldina. 2003 Toyota Caldina 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. 2003 Toyota Caldina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Falcon | 2003 Toyota Caldina | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Falcon | Caldina |
Year Released | 1966 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2782 cc | 1762 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1119 kg | 1245 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 50 L |