1969 Ford Corsair vs. 2000 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2000 Ford Falcon is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Falcon (268 HP) has 209 more horse power than 1969 Ford Corsair. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Falcon weights approximately 413 kg more than 1969 Ford Corsair. 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, 2000 Ford Falcon (420 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 319 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Ford Corsair | 2000 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Corsair | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 268 HP |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.7 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1298 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 125 L | 68 L |
