1991 Ford Falcon vs. 1959 Land Rover 109
To start off, 1991 Ford Falcon is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Land Rover 109. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Land Rover 109 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ford Falcon (221 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1959 Land Rover 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Land Rover 109 weights approximately 125 kg more than 1991 Ford Falcon.
Because 1959 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1991 Ford Falcon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 Land Rover 109 will offer significantly more control. 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 (388 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1991 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Land Rover 109.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Ford Falcon | 1959 Land Rover 109 | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Falcon | 109 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2780 mm |
