1984 Ford Falcon vs. 1964 Rover P6
To start off, 1984 Ford Falcon is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Rover P6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Rover P6 would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Falcon (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1964 Rover P6. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1964 Rover P6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Falcon weights approximately 94 kg more than 1964 Rover P6. 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, 1984 Ford Falcon (240 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Rover P6. (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Rover P6.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Falcon | 1964 Rover P6 | |
Make | Ford | Rover |
Model | Falcon | P6 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3273 cc | 1978 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1374 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2630 mm |