1982 Talbot Samba vs. 1990 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1990 Ford Falcon is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Talbot Samba. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Talbot Samba would be higher. At 3,157 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Falcon (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1982 Talbot Samba. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1982 Talbot Samba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Falcon weights approximately 680 kg more than 1982 Talbot Samba. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1990 Ford Falcon (235 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Talbot Samba. (64 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Talbot Samba | 1990 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Talbot | Ford |
| Model | Samba | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 954 cc | 3157 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 64 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3520 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2800 mm |
