1978 ZIL 117 vs. 2008 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2008 Ford Falcon is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 ZIL 117. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 ZIL 117 would be higher. At 6,958 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 ZIL 117 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 ZIL 117 (296 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2008 Ford Falcon. (261 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 ZIL 117 should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 ZIL 117 weights approximately 1246 kg more than 2008 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, 1978 ZIL 117 (570 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Falcon. (391 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1978 ZIL 117 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 ZIL 117 | 2008 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | ZIL | Ford |
| Model | 117 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6958 cc | 3983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2950 kg | 1704 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 4967 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2080 mm | 1868 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2838 mm |
