1969 Ford GT 40 vs. 1992 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1992 Ford Falcon is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1992 Ford Falcon. (198 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Falcon weights approximately 540 kg more than 1969 Ford GT 40.
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, 1992 Ford Falcon (348 Nm) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1992 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford GT 40. 1992 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1969 Ford GT 40 has manual transmission. 1969 Ford GT 40 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford GT 40 | 1992 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | GT 40 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1969 | 1992 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 198 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 348 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 980 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2800 mm |