1969 AMC Hornet vs. 2012 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2012 Ford Falcon is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 AMC Hornet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 AMC Hornet would be higher. At 4,983 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 AMC Hornet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Falcon (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1969 AMC Hornet. (210 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1969 AMC Hornet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Falcon weights approximately 355 kg more than 1969 AMC Hornet. 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, 1969 AMC Hornet (414 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Falcon. (391 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1969 AMC Hornet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1969 AMC Hornet | 2012 Ford Falcon | |
Make | AMC | Ford |
Model | Hornet | Falcon |
Year Released | 1969 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4983 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 414 Nm | 391 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.4 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1349 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2838 mm |