1989 Ford Fiesta vs. 1964 Ford Falcon

To start off, 1989 Ford Fiesta is newer by 25 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 172 more horse power than 1989 Ford Fiesta. (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Fiesta weights approximately 218 kg more than 1964 Ford Falcon.

Because 1964 Ford Falcon is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1964 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Ford Fiesta, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Fiesta. (138 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1964 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Fiesta.

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