1972 Fiat 124 vs. 1998 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1998 Ford Falcon is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Falcon (225 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 124. (116 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Falcon weights approximately 674 kg more than 1972 Fiat 124. 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, 1998 Ford Falcon (370 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 124. (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 124. 1998 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1972 Fiat 124 has manual transmission. 1972 Fiat 124 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Fiat 124 | 1998 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 124 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1747 cc | 3984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 92.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.2 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 59 L |
