1987 Ford Sierra vs. 1964 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1987 Ford Sierra is newer by 23 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 193 more horse power than 1987 Ford Sierra. (89 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Sierra weights approximately 390 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 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Sierra. (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1964 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ford Sierra | 1964 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Sierra | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2890 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 700 kg |
