1994 Ford Falcon vs. 1963 NSU Prinz
To start off, 1994 Ford Falcon is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 NSU Prinz. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 NSU Prinz would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ford Falcon (205 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1963 NSU Prinz. (30 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1963 NSU Prinz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Falcon weights approximately 970 kg more than 1963 NSU Prinz. 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, 1994 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 314 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 NSU Prinz. (43 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1994 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 NSU Prinz.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Ford Falcon | 1963 NSU Prinz | |
| Make | Ford | NSU |
| Model | Falcon | Prinz |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 583 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 43 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2010 mm |
