1970 Ford Falcon vs. 1964 Willys-Overland Interlagos
To start off, 1970 Ford Falcon is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Willys-Overland Interlagos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Willys-Overland Interlagos would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Falcon (155 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1964 Willys-Overland Interlagos. (52 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1964 Willys-Overland Interlagos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Falcon weights approximately 820 kg more than 1964 Willys-Overland Interlagos. 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, 1970 Ford Falcon (326 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Willys-Overland Interlagos. (76 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Willys-Overland Interlagos.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Falcon | 1964 Willys-Overland Interlagos | |
Make | Ford | Willys-Overland |
Model | Falcon | Interlagos |
Year Released | 1970 | 1964 |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 845 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 155 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 326 Nm | 76 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 3710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1460 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2110 mm |