1973 De Tomaso Deauville vs. 2009 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2009 Ford Falcon is newer by 36 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, 2009 Ford Falcon (387 HP) has 90 more horse power than 1973 De Tomaso Deauville. (297 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1973 De Tomaso Deauville.
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, 2009 Ford Falcon (520 Nm) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 De Tomaso Deauville. (450 Nm). This means 2009 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 De Tomaso Deauville.
Compare all specifications:
1973 De Tomaso Deauville | 2009 Ford Falcon | |
Make | De Tomaso | Ford |
Model | Deauville | Falcon |
Year Released | 1973 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5763 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 297 HP | 387 HP |
Torque | 450 Nm | 520 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2838 mm |