1966 Jaguar E-Type vs. 2012 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2012 Ford Falcon is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Jaguar E-Type. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Jaguar E-Type would be higher. At 4,235 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Jaguar E-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Jaguar E-Type (265 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2012 Ford Falcon. (240 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Jaguar E-Type should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Falcon weights approximately 403 kg more than 1966 Jaguar E-Type.
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, 1966 Jaguar E-Type (385 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Falcon. (353 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1966 Jaguar E-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Falcon. 2012 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1966 Jaguar E-Type has manual transmission. 1966 Jaguar E-Type will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1966 Jaguar E-Type | 2012 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Jaguar | Ford |
Model | E-Type | Falcon |
Year Released | 1966 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4235 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 385 Nm | 353 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1245 kg | 1648 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4955 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1453 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2838 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.6 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 68 L |