1987 Ford Falcon vs. 1966 Vauxhall VX4
To start off, 1987 Ford Falcon is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Vauxhall VX4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Vauxhall VX4 would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Falcon (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1966 Vauxhall VX4. (74 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1966 Vauxhall VX4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Falcon weights approximately 365 kg more than 1966 Vauxhall VX4. 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, 1987 Ford Falcon (240 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Vauxhall VX4. (125 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Vauxhall VX4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ford Falcon | 1966 Vauxhall VX4 | |
| Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
| Model | Falcon | VX4 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3273 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2550 mm |
