1981 Ford Falcon vs. 1953 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, 1981 Ford Falcon is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Sunbeam Alpine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Sunbeam Alpine would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Falcon (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1953 Sunbeam Alpine. (79 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1953 Sunbeam Alpine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Falcon weights approximately 100 kg more than 1953 Sunbeam Alpine. 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, 1981 Ford Falcon (228 Nm) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Sunbeam Alpine. (163 Nm). This means 1981 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Sunbeam Alpine.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Falcon | 1953 Sunbeam Alpine | |
Make | Ford | Sunbeam |
Model | Falcon | Alpine |
Year Released | 1981 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3273 cc | 2267 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 228 Nm | 163 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2490 mm |