1967 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia vs. 1997 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1997 Ford Falcon is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Falcon (205 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1967 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. (43 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1967 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Falcon weights approximately 685 kg more than 1967 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. 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, 1997 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. (102 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1997 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. 1997 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1967 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia has manual transmission. 1967 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia | 1997 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Volkswagen | Ford |
Model | Karmann-Ghia | Falcon |
Year Released | 1967 | 1997 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1493 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 205 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 357 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2800 mm |