1991 Ford Falcon vs. 1957 Jaguar MK VIII
To start off, 1991 Ford Falcon is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Jaguar MK VIII. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Jaguar MK VIII would be higher. At 3,949 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Jaguar MK VIII (208 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1991 Ford Falcon. (161 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Jaguar MK VIII should accelerate faster than 1991 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Jaguar MK VIII weights approximately 338 kg more than 1991 Ford Falcon. 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, 1991 Ford Falcon (311 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Jaguar MK VIII. (283 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1991 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Jaguar MK VIII.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Ford Falcon | 1957 Jaguar MK VIII | |
Make | Ford | Jaguar |
Model | Falcon | MK VIII |
Year Released | 1991 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3949 cc | 3442 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5550 RPM |
Torque | 311 Nm | 283 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1446 kg | 1784 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3050 mm |