1966 Ford Falcon vs. 2004 Suzuki Liana
To start off, 2004 Suzuki Liana is newer by 38 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 2 more horse power than 2004 Suzuki Liana. (104 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2004 Suzuki Liana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Suzuki Liana weights approximately 121 kg more than 1966 Ford Falcon.
Because 2004 Suzuki Liana is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1966 Ford Falcon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Suzuki Liana will offer significantly more control. 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 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Suzuki Liana. (144 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Suzuki Liana. 2004 Suzuki Liana 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. 2004 Suzuki Liana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Falcon | 2004 Suzuki Liana | |
Make | Ford | Suzuki |
Model | Falcon | Liana |
Year Released | 1966 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2782 cc | 1585 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74.7 mm | 83 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1119 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 50 L |