1978 Ford Falcon vs. 1958 Rover P5
To start off, 1978 Ford Falcon is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Rover P5 would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Falcon (129 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1958 Rover P5. (106 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1958 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Rover P5 weights approximately 200 kg more than 1978 Ford Falcon.
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, 1978 Ford Falcon (263 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Rover P5. (222 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Rover P5.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Falcon | 1958 Rover P5 | |
Make | Ford | Rover |
Model | Falcon | P5 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3273 cc | 2995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 263 Nm | 222 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2820 mm |