1966 Ford Falcon vs. 2006 Volkswagen Citi
To start off, 2006 Volkswagen Citi is newer by 40 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. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Falcon (106 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Citi. (83 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Citi. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Falcon weights approximately 262 kg more than 2006 Volkswagen Citi. 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, 2006 Volkswagen Citi, 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 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volkswagen Citi. (118 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volkswagen Citi.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Falcon | 2006 Volkswagen Citi | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | Falcon | Citi |
Year Released | 1966 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1119 kg | 857 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 49 L |