1988 Ford Falcon vs. 1961 Ford Station Wagon
To start off, 1988 Ford Falcon is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Ford Station Wagon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Ford Station Wagon would be higher. At 3,949 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Ford Station Wagon weights approximately 390 kg more than 1988 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. 1961 Ford Station Wagon has automatic transmission and 1988 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 1988 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1961 Ford Station Wagon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Ford Falcon | 1961 Ford Station Wagon | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Falcon | Station Wagon |
Year Released | 1988 | 1961 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3949 cc | 3655 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1820 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3030 mm |