1968 Fiat 124 vs. 1989 Ford Falcon

To start off, 1989 Ford Falcon is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 3,157 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Falcon (120 HP) has 61 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 124. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Falcon weights approximately 510 kg more than 1968 Fiat 124. 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, 1989 Ford Falcon (236 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 124. (89 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 124. 1989 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1968 Fiat 124 has manual transmission. 1968 Fiat 124 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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