1975 Sunbeam Alpine vs. 2009 Ford Falcon

To start off, 2009 Ford Falcon is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Sunbeam Alpine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Sunbeam Alpine would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Falcon (387 HP) has 316 more horse power than 1975 Sunbeam Alpine. (71 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1975 Sunbeam Alpine.

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 397 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Sunbeam Alpine. (123 Nm). This means 2009 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Sunbeam Alpine. 2009 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1975 Sunbeam Alpine has manual transmission. 1975 Sunbeam Alpine will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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