1968 Austin 3-Litre vs. 1981 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1981 Ford Falcon is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Austin 3-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Austin 3-Litre would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Austin 3-Litre (124 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1981 Ford Falcon. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Austin 3-Litre should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Austin 3-Litre weights approximately 120 kg more than 1981 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, 1981 Ford Falcon (228 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Austin 3-Litre. (219 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Austin 3-Litre.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Austin 3-Litre | 1981 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | 3-Litre | Falcon |
Year Released | 1968 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 3273 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 219 Nm | 228 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2830 mm |