1988 Ford Falcon vs. 1964 Ford Zodiac
To start off, 1988 Ford Falcon is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Zodiac would be higher. At 3,949 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ford Falcon (161 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1964 Ford Zodiac. (108 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Falcon weights approximately 160 kg more than 1964 Ford Zodiac. 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, 1988 Ford Falcon (311 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Zodiac. (191 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Zodiac. 1964 Ford Zodiac 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. 1964 Ford Zodiac will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Falcon | 1964 Ford Zodiac | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Falcon | Zodiac |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3949 cc | 2553 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2780 mm |
