1974 Fiat 124 vs. 1995 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1995 Ford Falcon is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 3,705 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Falcon (228 HP) has 169 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 124. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Falcon weights approximately 670 kg more than 1974 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, 1995 Ford Falcon (398 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 311 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 124. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 124. 1995 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1974 Fiat 124 has manual transmission. 1974 Fiat 124 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Fiat 124 | 1995 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 124 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 3705 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 228 HP |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 398 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2800 mm |
