1992 Ford Falcon vs. 1948 Triumph Roadster
To start off, 1992 Ford Falcon is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Triumph Roadster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Triumph Roadster would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Falcon (198 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1948 Triumph Roadster. (67 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1948 Triumph Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Falcon weights approximately 330 kg more than 1948 Triumph Roadster. 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, 1992 Ford Falcon (348 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Triumph Roadster. (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Triumph Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Ford Falcon | 1948 Triumph Roadster | |
| Make | Ford | Triumph |
| Model | Falcon | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1948 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 2088 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 348 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2550 mm |
