1979 Ford Falcon vs. 1962 Steyr 500D

To start off, 1979 Ford Falcon is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Steyr 500D. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Steyr 500D 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 110 more horse power than 1962 Steyr 500D. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1962 Steyr 500D. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Falcon weights approximately 900 kg more than 1962 Steyr 500D. 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 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Steyr 500D. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Steyr 500D.

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