1981 Ford Falcon vs. 2009 Jeep Liberty
To start off, 2009 Jeep Liberty is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Jeep Liberty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jeep Liberty (207 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1981 Ford Falcon. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Liberty should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 458 kg more than 1981 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, 2009 Jeep Liberty (235 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Falcon. (228 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Jeep Liberty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Ford Falcon | 2009 Jeep Liberty | |
| Make | Ford | Jeep |
| Model | Falcon | Liberty |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3273 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 228 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1828 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 2270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2700 mm |
