1973 De Tomaso Deauville vs. 1996 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1996 Ford Falcon is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 De Tomaso Deauville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 De Tomaso Deauville would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 De Tomaso Deauville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 De Tomaso Deauville (297 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1996 Ford Falcon. (228 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 De Tomaso Deauville should accelerate faster than 1996 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 360 kg more than 1996 Ford Falcon. 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, 1973 De Tomaso Deauville (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ford Falcon. (398 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 De Tomaso Deauville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ford Falcon. 1973 De Tomaso Deauville has automatic transmission and 1996 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 1996 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 De Tomaso Deauville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1973 De Tomaso Deauville | 1996 Ford Falcon | |
Make | De Tomaso | Ford |
Model | Deauville | Falcon |
Year Released | 1973 | 1996 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5763 cc | 3707 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 297 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 398 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2800 mm |