1966 Toyota Corolla vs. 2010 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2010 Ford Falcon is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Falcon (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 1966 Toyota Corolla. (51 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1966 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Falcon weights approximately 994 kg more than 1966 Toyota Corolla. 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, 2010 Ford Falcon (391 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Toyota Corolla. (85 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Toyota Corolla | 2010 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Toyota | Ford |
Model | Corolla | Falcon |
Year Released | 1966 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1068 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 391 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4955 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1453 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2838 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |