1978 Ford Falcon vs. 1998 Tata Estate
To start off, 1998 Tata Estate is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Falcon 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) has 62 more horse power than 1998 Tata Estate. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1998 Tata Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Tata Estate weights approximately 264 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 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Tata Estate. (118 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Tata Estate.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Falcon | 1998 Tata Estate | |
Make | Ford | Tata |
Model | Falcon | Estate |
Year Released | 1978 | 1998 |
Engine Size | 3273 cc | 1948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 263 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1644 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2830 mm |