1992 Ford Falcon vs. 1981 Talbot Samba
To start off, 1992 Ford Falcon is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Talbot Samba. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Talbot Samba 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 154 more horse power than 1981 Talbot Samba. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1981 Talbot Samba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Falcon weights approximately 760 kg more than 1981 Talbot Samba. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1992 Ford Falcon (348 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Talbot Samba. (65 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Ford Falcon | 1981 Talbot Samba | |
| Make | Ford | Talbot |
| Model | Falcon | Samba |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 348 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2350 mm |
