1967 Vauxhall Victor vs. 2012 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2012 Ford Falcon is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Vauxhall Victor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Vauxhall Victor would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Falcon (265 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 1967 Vauxhall Victor. (57 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1967 Vauxhall Victor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Falcon weights approximately 817 kg more than 1967 Vauxhall Victor. 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, 2012 Ford Falcon (409 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Vauxhall Victor. (115 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Vauxhall Victor. 2012 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1967 Vauxhall Victor has manual transmission. 1967 Vauxhall Victor 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Vauxhall Victor | 2012 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Vauxhall | Ford |
| Model | Victor | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 3983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 409 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | LPG |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1757 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4955 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1868 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1453 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2838 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 68 L |
