1979 Ford Falcon vs. 1947 Triumph Roadster
To start off, 1979 Ford Falcon is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Triumph Roadster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Triumph Roadster would be higher. At 3,271 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Falcon (129 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1947 Triumph Roadster. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1947 Triumph Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Falcon weights approximately 230 kg more than 1947 Triumph Roadster. 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, 1979 Ford Falcon (263 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1947 Triumph Roadster. (125 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1947 Triumph Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Falcon | 1947 Triumph Roadster | |
Make | Ford | Triumph |
Model | Falcon | Roadster |
Year Released | 1979 | 1947 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3271 cc | 1776 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 263 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2550 mm |