1984 Ford Sierra vs. 1964 Ford Falcon

To start off, 1984 Ford Sierra is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 2,890 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ford Falcon (282 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (114 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Sierra weights approximately 415 kg more than 1964 Ford Falcon.

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, 1964 Ford Falcon (244 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1964 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra. 1984 Ford Sierra has automatic transmission and 1964 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 1964 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Ford Sierra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1984 Ford Sierra 1964 Ford Falcon
Make Ford Ford
Model Sierra Falcon
Year Released 1984 1964
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2294 cc 2890 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 114 HP 282 HP
Engine RPM 5300 RPM 4400 RPM
Torque 176 Nm 244 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 2800 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.0:1 20.2:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1115 kg 700 kg


 

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