1966 Ford Falcon vs. 2013 Infiniti IPL
To start off, 2013 Infiniti IPL is newer by 47 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 3,696 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Infiniti IPL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Infiniti IPL (343 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 237 more horse power than 1966 Ford Falcon. (106 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Infiniti IPL should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Infiniti IPL weights approximately 594 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.
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, 2013 Infiniti IPL (374 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Falcon. (188 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Infiniti IPL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford Falcon | 2013 Infiniti IPL | |
| Make | Ford | Infiniti |
| Model | Falcon | IPL |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2782 cc | 3696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 343 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.7 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1119 kg | 1713 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1823 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1406 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2850 mm |
