1971 Ford Falcon vs. 1990 Toyota Sera
To start off, 1990 Toyota Sera is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford Falcon (129 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1990 Toyota Sera. (108 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1990 Toyota Sera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford Falcon weights approximately 454 kg more than 1990 Toyota Sera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1971 Ford Falcon is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1971 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Toyota Sera, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1971 Ford Falcon (259 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Toyota Sera. (132 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1971 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Toyota Sera.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Ford Falcon | 1990 Toyota Sera | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Falcon | Sera |
Year Released | 1971 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3273 cc | 1497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 259 Nm | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 906 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 3870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2330 mm |