1995 Ford Falcon vs. 1953 Hudson Super Wasp
To start off, 1995 Ford Falcon is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Hudson Super Wasp. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Hudson Super Wasp would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Hudson Super Wasp is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Falcon (228 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1953 Hudson Super Wasp. (140 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1953 Hudson Super Wasp. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Hudson Super Wasp weights approximately 19 kg more than 1995 Ford Falcon.
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, 1995 Ford Falcon (398 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Hudson Super Wasp. (349 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Hudson Super Wasp.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Ford Falcon | 1953 Hudson Super Wasp | |
Make | Ford | Hudson |
Model | Falcon | Super Wasp |
Year Released | 1995 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3705 cc | 4293 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 398 Nm | 349 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1599 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3030 mm |