1978 Ford Falcon vs. 2008 Toyota Stallion
To start off, 2008 Toyota Stallion is newer by 30 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Falcon weights approximately 62 kg more than 2008 Toyota Stallion.
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 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Stallion. (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Stallion.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Falcon | 2008 Toyota Stallion | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Falcon | Stallion |
Year Released | 1978 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3273 cc | 1812 cc |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 263 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1318 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2660 mm |