1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne vs. 2011 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2011 Ford Falcon is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne would be higher. At 5,317 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Falcon (362 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. (240 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne weights approximately 56 kg more than 2011 Ford Falcon.
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, 2011 Ford Falcon (533 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. (441 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne | 2011 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Pontiac | Ford |
| Model | Grande Parisienne | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5317 cc | 3983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 362 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 533 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.3 mm | 92.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.5 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1704 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4967 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1868 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2838 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 68 L |
