1966 Ford Falcon vs. 2010 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Defender is newer by 44 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, 2010 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1966 Ford Falcon. (106 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1589 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 2010 Land Rover Defender 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, 2010 Land Rover Defender 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, 2010 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Falcon. (188 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford Falcon | 2010 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Falcon | Defender |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2782 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.7 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1119 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 75 L |
