1978 Alpine A 442 vs. 1964 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1978 Alpine A 442 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 2,890 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Alpine A 442 (484 HP @ 9900 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1964 Ford Falcon. (282 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Alpine A 442 should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Alpine A 442 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1964 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Alpine A 442 | 1964 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Alpine | Ford |
| Model | A 442 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2890 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 484 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 9900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 700 kg |
