1978 Ford Falcon vs. 1965 Pontiac Catalina
To start off, 1978 Ford Falcon is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Pontiac Catalina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Pontiac Catalina would be higher. At 6,891 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Pontiac Catalina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Pontiac Catalina (376 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 247 more horse power than 1978 Ford Falcon. (129 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Pontiac Catalina should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Pontiac Catalina weights approximately 505 kg more than 1978 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. Let's talk about torque, 1965 Pontiac Catalina (625 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 362 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Falcon. (263 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1965 Pontiac Catalina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Falcon | 1965 Pontiac Catalina | |
Make | Ford | Pontiac |
Model | Falcon | Catalina |
Year Released | 1978 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3273 cc | 6891 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 376 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 263 Nm | 625 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3080 mm |